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Herschel153

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[1 May 1845]
Source of text:
RGO 6.699.234
Summary:

Seems clear that JH's 'falling star' [see JH's 1845-4-29] was the same one reported by a correspondent of GA's as having been seen in Nottingham; in a postscript JH is not so sure.

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John Herschel Project

Herschel12596

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[11 May 1845]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0015; Reel 1054
Summary:

Gives reasons why telescope for Cape Observatory should be as perfect as possible. Doubts that its 'finder' is adequate.

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John Herschel Project
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