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Herschel1974

From:
Norman Pogson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 April 1860]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.3
Summary:

Thanks JH for supporting his proposed method of designating variable stars, adding that G. B. Airy, J. R. Hind, and W. H. Smyth also accept it. Hopes to succeed M. J. Johnson as director of Oxford's Radcliffe Observatory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1975

From:
Norman Pogson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 April 1860]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.4
Summary:

Has heard that JH's son [Alexander] is observing variable stars at Charles Pritchard's school. Gives latest data on these stars. Suggests other variables to observe. Has adopted JH's proposal of using Julian day numbers for dating variables in his catalogue of variables.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1976

From:
Norman Pogson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 April 1860]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.5
Summary:

Thanks JH for 'testimonial' to the Radcliffe Observatory on his behalf, but the response is not encouraging. Describes the tribulations of his career in astronomy. Makes further suggestions regarding the variable stars being observed by JH's son [Alexander].

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John Herschel Project
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