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From:
Edward Joshua Cooper
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 September 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/5.103; Reel 9
Summary:

Praises JH's Cape Results. Sends EC's paper read at Royal Irish Academy, three engravings of EC's 'Circle,' and EC's recent work dabbling 'in other than Astronomical affairs.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Edward Joshua Cooper
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 September 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.286
Summary:

Encloses copies of configurations of nebulae clusters and explains his readings. Has he heard of Macedoine Melloni's water eye piece? [Andrew] Graham has invented a new micrometer.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Edward Joshua Cooper
Date:
[20 September 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 22.327
Summary:

Comments on EC's observations of some nebulae and comets.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Edward Joshua Cooper
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 November 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.287
Summary:

Delayed writing in the hope of obtaining some interesting news. Would like a name for some asteroids. Andrew Graham's micrometer works well. Further observations on various stars.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Edward Joshua Cooper
Date:
[7 November 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 22.333
Summary:

Talking about the possibility of discovering an 'Irish Asteroid' or perhaps an exterior planet; suggests names for them.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Edward Joshua Cooper
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 November 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.288
Summary:

Would be pleased if JH would look out for 'shooting stars' on certain specified evenings.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project