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Herschel10449

From:
John R. Hind
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 January 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.327
Summary:

Regarding the strange appearance of the comet of Biela. Will observe the double star as soon as he has an opportunity.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10450

From:
John R. Hind
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 February 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.328
Summary:

Is obliged for his notice of the separation of Biela's comet; has sent extracts to H. C. Schumacher. Sends some observations made that evening. [Francesco] de Vico announces a new comet; so far he has been unable to trace it.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10451

From:
John R. Hind
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 March 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.329
Summary:

Has not been able to secure any angles of Gamma Virginis due to poor weather. Perplexed over the difference between J. H. Mädler and W. R. Dawes. George Bishop will be pleased to send any measures he may require.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10452

From:
John R. Hind
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 May 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.330
Summary:

Sends his observations of y Cygni. Comments on the differences in the readings of various observers. Still unable to observe the double star JH requested, but the weather has been poor.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10453

From:
John R. Hind
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 June 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.331
Summary:

Obtained first rate measures of the double star on 31 May, but since then the atmosphere has been hazy and so unable to send any further measures. Thinks it worthwhile to observe all the stars in Cassiopeia and Ophiuchus.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10454

From:
John R. Hind
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 August 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.332
Summary:

Elements of the new comet observed at Regent's Park.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10455

From:
John R. Hind
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 September 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.333
Summary:

In case he has not received a letter from Berlin he sends details of the planet of U. J. J. Leverrier.

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John Herschel Project
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