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From:
Norman Pogson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 March 1860]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.1
Summary:

Dissatisfied with [F. W. A.] Angelander's nomenclature of variable stars; seeks JH's approval of NP's nomenclature for the new 'Hartwell Atlas of Variable Stars.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Norman Pogson
Date:
[19 March 1860]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.2 (C: RS:HS 23.299)
Summary:

Agrees with NP's proposed method of designating variable stars. Offers some suggestions from JH's own experience.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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
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
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].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Norman Pogson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 October 1860]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.8
Summary:

Regrets that JH's son Alexander is quitting astronomy. Asks JH to support his effort to obtain position at Madras Observatory. Announces first project would be survey of southern heavens in completion of [F. W. A.] Argelander's new atlas.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Norman Pogson
Date:
[6 October 1860]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.9 (C: RS:HS 23.309)
Summary:

Supplies what is in effect a testimonial to NP's abilities for use in NP's quest to become director of the Madras Observatory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Norman Pogson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 October 1860]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.10
Summary:

Announces success in securing directorship of Madras Observatory, thanks to JH and G. B. Airy. Cannot now change the names for asteroids Hestia or Isis. Asks for suggestions on names in the case of future discoveries.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Norman Pogson
Date:
[30 October 1860]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.11 (C: RS:HS 23.314)
Summary:

Congratulates NP on appointment to Madras Observatory. States that he will use both Isis and Hestia nomenclature without misgiving. Furnishes names from Greek mythology for NP to use for asteroid discoveries.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Norman Pogson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 April 1861]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.12
Summary:

Replies to JH's inquiries about Messier 80, noting that a bright star, since vanished, obliterated the cluster. Describes poor but improving instrumentation at the Madras Observatory. Asks about JH's son Alexander.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project