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From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
E[dward] Loyd
Date:
[24 July 1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.382
Summary:

Writes to ask EL a series of questions about probabilities related to shooting at targets, with variations in the size and shape of the targets.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Parsons (Lord Rosse)
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 July 1862]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 12/1.2.15; Reel 10
Summary:

Assistant Samuel Hunter will send WP's observations to JH. Original intent was to confirm JH's nebulae, but WP soon found new nebulae. Trouble finding good assistants. Note on new transit instrument.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project