From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Augustus De Morgan
Date:
1850-1
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.80
Summary:
Comments on calculation by Frédéric Petit of the hyperbolic orbit of the meteor of 19 Aug. 1847.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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Comments on calculation by Frédéric Petit of the hyperbolic orbit of the meteor of 19 Aug. 1847.
Regarding the delicate case of priority of investigation. Quotes example of Henry Warburton and John Brinkley.
About Henry Warburton's theorem, and the Gregorian calendar.
Further regarding the Gregorian calendar and comments on some of the questions involved in its interpretation.