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Herschel12103

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Maclear
Date:
1] September [1835
Source of text:
RS:HS 21.183
Summary:

Believes that TM is the first to see the return of Halley's Comet [see TM's 1835-9-1].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11712

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 September 1835]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.74
Summary:

Has been observing since 3 a.m. and his fingers are powerless with the cold. Observed a star group, which may be Halley's Comet. Comments on the working of his telescope. Has JH placed his 20-ft. telescope in position for the Blueberg Mountains?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12483

From:
Hugh Percy (3rd Duke of Northumberland)
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 September 1835]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.349
Summary:

Accepts JH's suggestion about using the offered money for publication costs [see JH's 1835-6-12]; is concerned about the telescope at Cambridge, as G. B. Airy has left for Greenwich; final comments on the comet's effects and the weather.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11713

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 September 1835]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.75
Summary:

Sorry to hear he had such wretched weather for their jaunt. The violent winds overturned his 14-ft. reflector and split the tube. Has obtained a capital tent for the Cape. No news from England. Commences the solar observations tomorrow, if fine.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1056

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Wheatstone
Date:
[8 September 1835]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.4.14 (C: RS:HS 25.11.1)
Summary:

Comments on CW's work on light and on the velocity of electricity. JH's ruminations lead him to the idea of motion pictures.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6738

From:
William Rutter Dawes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 September 1835]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.56
Summary:

Has been unable to do any observations owing to ill-health and lack of an observatory owing to change of residence. Sends his paper on double stars. Pleased to hear everything progresses at the Cape. Will be happy to hear from him.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11859

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
12] September [1835
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.218
Summary:

Received a newspaper from England, which gave news of a comet. A ship entered Table Bay in the night; she may be from England.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12105

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Maclear
Date:
13] September [1835
Source of text:
RS:HS 21.185
Summary:

Sends information about where to look for Encke's comet.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11857

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
13?] September [1835
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.216
Summary:

Is grateful for J. F. Encke's letter. JH's suggestion of the 14-ft. reflector was anticipated for Halley's Comet. Wishes that JH's aunt could visit the Cape.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11858

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
13?] September [1835
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.217
Summary:

Sending a copy of the memorandum he made of the first mirage he has ever seen. Describes various points. Much obliged for J. F. Encke's Ephemeris; his writing reminds TM of Isaac Newton.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9754

From:
Mario Gemmellaro
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 September 1835]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.101
Summary:

Has received the printed copy of JH's observations on nebulae from Naples. Hopes JH will return to England via Sicily.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel54

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[19 September 1835]
Source of text:
RGO 6.368.598 (drafts RS:HS 1.70 & 21.187)
Summary:

Congratulates GA on being honored by H. M. Government [GA was offered a knighthood, which he declined], and of being appointed Astronomer Royal, and further tells GA about some of JH's observations, and the instruments in use [letter finished 11 Oct.].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12106

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Maclear
Date:
[1835-9-20 or 21]
Source of text:
RS:HS 21.186
Summary:

Has not had any success in finding comets.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11714

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 September 1835]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.76
Summary:

On the evening on which JH was at the Observatory, he believes he observed Encke's Comet; gives details. Searched this morning for Halley's Comet, without success. Rejoices to hear that G. B. Airy has been secured for the public service. No news from England.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12108

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Maclear
Date:
22] September [1835
Source of text:
RS:HS 21.190
Summary:

JH is chagrined to note that he forgot to observe the equinox, after having impressed on any and all the need to do so.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11715

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
24 September [1835]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.77
Summary:

Wind prevents the measurement of Encke's comet from the small stars in the neighborhood. Nothing nebulous in Halley's predicted place. Admiral Patrick Campbell is expected to advance the money for the enclosure. Laborer is employed digging a trench round the Observatory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11853

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Maclear
Date:
26 September [1835]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.212
Summary:

Found Encke's Comet the night before last. Has not had a chance to see Halley's Comet. Will JH come to the Observatory? There are no fleas.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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