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Herschel6824

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Warren de La Rue
Date:
[6 May 1857]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.198
Summary:

Thanks for engravings of Saturn and Jupiter; would like to see an astronomical picture book produced.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6825

From:
Warren de La Rue
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 May 1857]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.139
Summary:

Is pleased that JH approves of his drawings of the planets. Hopes to publish some drawings of the other planets in the future. Has moved his observatory but hopes soon to start observations. Unable to comment on Otto Struve's observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6826

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Warren de La Rue
Date:
[25 September 1857]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.206
Summary:

Thanks for photograph of the moon.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6827

From:
Warren de La Rue
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 September 1857]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.140
Summary:

Has not been able to go to Kew Observatory yet. The photoheliograph has to await John Welsh's return from Scotland. A reflector with a diagonal mirror would be suitable for celestial objects. Has now removed to Cranford.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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