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Herschel11250

From:
William Lassell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 November 1851]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.141
Summary:

Has discovered two new satellites of Uranus; gives observations. Would JH suggest names for them.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1161

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Lassell
Date:
1851-11-[4 or later]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.14.18
Summary:

Suggests names for the satellites of Uranus, in response to a request from WL [see WL's 1851-11-3].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11612

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Lassell
Date:
[4 November 1851]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.109
Summary:

Congratulations to WL on his discovery [see WL's 1851-11-3]; naming should occur once the various satellites have been described and verified.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11251

From:
William Lassell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 November 1851]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.142
Summary:

Giving his recent observations of the satellites of Uranus. Has not detected more than four satellites.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11252

From:
William Lassell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 March 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.143
Summary:

Is well satisfied with the names JH has suggested for the satellites, but wonders whether the continental astronomers will accept them. Is puzzled by the orbits of two satellites.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11253

From:
William Lassell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 March 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.144
Summary:

Found he had made an error in his letter of yesterday. Encloses an amended table.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11254

From:
William Lassell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 April 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.145
Summary:

Intends to use JH's names for the satellites of Uranus in a communication unless JH has any objections.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11255

From:
William Lassell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 April 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.146
Summary:

Thinks the climate of this country is unsuitable for good observations and is thinking of setting up his telescope in Malta. What does JH think of this idea? Can JH provide an introduction to the Governor of Malta.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11613

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Lassell
Date:
[28 April 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.121
Summary:

Is willing to assist in obtaining letters of introduction for WL's projected trip to Malta.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11256

From:
William Lassell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 May 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.147
Summary:

Illness has prevented an earlier reply thanking him for his introduction to the Governor of Malta. Expects good results in Malta.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11257

From:
William Lassell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 December 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.148
Summary:

Has been given every facility to erect his telescope in Malta. Atmosphere has been excellent for observations. Has studied the satellites of Uranus and the ring of Saturn; the latter is puzzling. Has been astonished with the views of Orion.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11258

From:
William Lassell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 November 1853]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.149
Summary:

If the Herschels intend visiting the B.A.A.S. meeting at Liverpool he will be pleased to accommodate them.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11617

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Lassell
Date:
[21 October 1857]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.209
Summary:

Is preparing a new edition of Outlines Astr., and would like to know from WL the status of each of the satellites of Uranus and Neptune.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11259

From:
William Lassell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 October 1857]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.150
Summary:

Was indebted to JH for the names of the satellites of Uranus. Will find details of his observations in the R.A.S.M.N. Gives volumes. Is thinking of returning to Malta and erect a larger telescope.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11260

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Lassell
Date:
[1 November 1857]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.151 & 23.212
Summary:

Wishes all success to his proposed visit to Malta. Has been able to find the volumes of R.A.S.M.N. Comments on WL's system of levers for his telescope.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11261

From:
William Lassell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 November 1857]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.152
Summary:

Thanks for his suggestions respecting the mode of observation by collimator; will give it careful consideration. Sends two photographs of the method of mounting his observation tower.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11262

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Lassell
Date:
[15 September 1858]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.153-4 (C: RS:HS 23.239)
Summary:

Is dismayed to find in the new edition of his own Outlines Astr. that he has attributed the discovery of Hyperion to W. R. Dawes without crediting WL; will have this corrected in a future edition.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11263

From:
William Lassell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 September 1858]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.155
Summary:

Do not let the error in Outlines Astr. disturb him; he quite understands. The 4-foot telescope proceeds. The speculum has been polished and awaits trial. If JH is attending the B.A.A.S. meeting hopes he will visit Lassell.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11619

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Lassell
Date:
[27 August 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.271
Summary:

Asks for details of WL's system of speculum polishing and telescope construction as JH is preparing an article on telescopes for the Encyclopaedia Britannica.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3883

From:
William Lassell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 August 1859]
Source of text:
Harvard: Houghton AAH 67m-67 (48)
Summary:

Discusses installation of a 4-ft. aperture equatorial telescope. Describes plans for a glass polishing machine in great detail.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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