From:
F. W. A. Argelander
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 January 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.374
Summary:
Has notes on John Flamsteed. Shall he send them? Gives notices of two variable stars.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
Has notes on John Flamsteed. Shall he send them? Gives notices of two variable stars.
R.A.S. voted to give its medal to William Lassell. Recounts the discussion of this among the members. G. B. Airy will be the next president. Applauds JH for the work he has done in this position. An 'olive branch' tendered to [W. S.] Stratford; he was made vice president.