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Herschel1599

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Edward Sabine
Date:
[11 August 1866]
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library 7656/RS534 (draft: RS:HS 15.277 & C: RS:HS 24.161
Summary:

Opposes sending expensive scientific equipment for J. B. N. Hennessey to use in India; suggests instead a variety of useful observations needing to be made, using inexpensive equipment. Discusses son's [Alexander] spectroscope observations of meteors.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2428

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 August 1866]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.278
Summary:

Discusses [John] Hennessey's proposal [see ES's 1866-8-11]. Suggests sending achromatic along with a qualified observer. Thinks Alexander Herschel might be suitable for such a post. Melbourne telescope progressing rapidly.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2429

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Edward Sabine
Date:
[30 August 1866]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.279 (C: RS:HS 24.163)
Summary:

Did not realize [John] Hennessey was considering constructing an achromatic telescope. Thanks ES for considering his son, Alexander, for the Melbourne post.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2430

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 September 1866]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.280
Summary:

B.A.A.S. appointed Committee to explore astronomical and meteorological possibilities in India. Considers [G. G.] Stokes's recommendation among the best. Suggests meteorological experiments.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1600

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Edward Sabine
Date:
[4 September 1866]
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library 7656/RS536 (draft: RS:HS 15.281 & C: RS:HS 24.1
Summary:

Further recommendations regarding useful equipment and observations to be made in India [see JH's 1866-8-11]. Agrees that meteorological experiments there are desirable. Offers JH's son John's experience of India to ES.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1601

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 December 1866]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.282 (C: Cambridge University Library 7656/RS552)
Summary:

Informs JH that his comments against sending a major telescope to India were decisive [see JH's 1866-8-11 & 1866-9-4]; biggest cost impediment was salary of observer.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3473

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Edward Sabine
Date:
[5 December 1866]
Source of text:
RS Sa.675 (C RS:HS 15.283 & RS:HS 24.179)
Summary:

Maintains that a first class refractor is not needed at Masouri in India [see ES's 1866-9-4]. No special characteristics there justify the great expense of such a project.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2431

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 December 1866]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.284
Summary:

Discusses current debate over placement of telescope in India. Discusses various possibilities for telescope.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1602

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Edward Sabine
Date:
[8 December 1866]
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library 7656/RS554 (ACCS: TxU:H/L-0378; Reel 1054
Summary:

In response to ES's 1866-12-6, JH sees no benefit in a great equatorial telescope in India being an itinerant instrument.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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