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Herschel3833

From:
Caroline Lucretia Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 May 1834]
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

Thrilled that JH has arrived safely in Cape Town; notes that JH's Cape Town trip has captivated the intellectual world.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6374

From:
Niccolo Cacciatore
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 May 1834]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.139
Summary:

Has heard of his safe arrival at the Cape. Recent personal happenings and events at Palermo Observatory. Accuracy of G. B. Airy's observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4439

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Henry Smyth
Date:
[15 May 1834]
Source of text:
RS:HS 21.160
Summary:

Describes voyage to Cape as being uneventful. 20-ft. reflector operating since late February; has already examined much of the southern sky. Believes the Milky Way is not equidistant from the earth at all points; and that the earth is between Canopus and Alpha Centauri. Amazed at clusters such as Omega Centauri. Describes richness of Magellanic Clouds. Details progress in erecting instruments. Sends observations of Alpha Crucis, which he believes is a double star.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8286

From:
C. Hope Maclean
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 May 1834]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.93a
Summary:

[Form letter] Announces next two meetings of Statistical Society.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10294

From:
Basil Hall
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 May 1834]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.177
Summary:

Is glad Mrs. Hall has written to Lady Herschel. Would like a private yacht so that he could travel round the world making scientific observations. Is pleased JH had a good voyage to the Cape and hopes things are progressing.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11685

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 May 1834]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.50
Summary:

Has decided to put the dinner party off until Monday due to the wet weather. Is working hard at the reductions. Is indebted to the Herschels for the use of their carriage.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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