From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel
Date:
[17 April 1833]
Source of text:
AdWDDR Bessel 225 (ACCS: RS:HS 25.3.13)
Summary:
Requests FB to send JH any observations of Gamma Virginis made by FB. Anxious for these because of differences between JH's and Wilhelm Struve's measurements of Gamma Virginis. Provides JH's new determination of the orbital elements of this object. Thanks FB for publications FB sent. JH's brother-in-law, J[ames Calder] Stewart, may visit FB.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project