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From:
Thomas Romney Robinson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1828]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.382
Summary:

Introduces [Dionysius] Lardner, who is a mathematician. Asks how [John] Brinkley's collimators succeeded.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Romney Robinson
Date:
[7 December 1829]
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library 7656/TR60 (C: RS:HS 21.53)
Summary:

Congratulates TR on his volume of astronomical observations. Skeptical about alleged changes in Orion nebula. Feels better telescopes and drawings would be needed to confirm this. Discusses own double star observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Thomas Romney Robinson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 March 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.374
Summary:

Introduces Edward Cooper, who has second largest telescope in the world [after JH]. Asks JH to assist Cooper. Discusses various astronomical issues and instruments.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Thomas Romney Robinson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 October 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.375
Summary:

Discusses B.A.A.S. resolution regarding the Cape observatory. Wants accurate drawings of nebulae to attempt to ascertain change. Wants JH to petition government to get reflector at Cape.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Romney Robinson
Date:
[27 October 1849]
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library 7656/TR61 (AC: RS:HS 14.376 & C: RS:HS 23.73)
Summary:

Will not urge government to construct a great reflector at the Cape; believes it should be done through private funding; does look forward to the time when his work on southern skies will be reexamined. [See TR's 1849-10-21.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Thomas Romney Robinson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 November 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.377
Summary:

Did not wish JH to join application to government [see TR's 1849-10-21 & JH's 1849-10-27]. Committee hoped JH would help carry plan out if funding were secured. Doubts private funding will be given.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Romney Robinson
Date:
[11 May 1850]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.378
Summary:

Discusses the possibility of a large reflecting telescope being constructed for observation of the southern heavens.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Thomas Romney Robinson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 May 1850]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.379
Summary:

Members of B.A.A.S. doubt private funding for telescope will be forthcoming soon [see see TR's 1849-10-21, JH's 1849-10-27, & TR's 1849-11-1]. Will apply to government for funds. Asks JH's advice regarding telescope design.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Romney Robinson
Date:
[31 May 1850]
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library 7656/TR62 (C: RS:HS 23.87)
Summary:

Continues opposed to application to government to support the 'Great Southern Reflector' [see JH's 1849-10-27]; responds to a number of specific queries about the construction of such a telescope.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
John Frederick William Herschel
To:
Thomas Romney Robinson
Date:
26 July 1850
Source of text:
MM/16/132, Royal Society
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Royal Society
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Romney Robinson
Date:
[19 June 1858]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.245
Summary:

Thanks TR for his paper on magnetism and his article on speculae. Discusses [J. P.] Gassiot's work on galvanic stratification. JH's health is better.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Romney Robinson
Date:
[17 November 1859]
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library 7656/TR64 (C: RS:HS 23.288)
Summary:

Thanks for several papers; JH describes article on telescopes he has prepared for the Encyclopaedia Britannica.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Thomas Romney Robinson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 September 1867]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.380
Summary:

Asks JH to sign memorial for [John?] Stevelly. Discusses excited reaction to [Michel] Chasles claims regarding Blaise Pascal and Isaac Newton.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Thomas Romney Robinson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 August 1869]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.381
Summary:

Sends 'first fruits' of Melbourne telescope in form of a letter from [A.] LeSueur and [R. L. J.] Ellery. Includes discussion of nebulae.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Romney Robinson
Date:
[21 August 1869]
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library 7656/TR65 (C: RS:HS 24.278 & RS Sa.676)
Summary:

Thanks for notice on first performance of Melbourne telescope and its contributions to knowledge about nature and role of nebulae. Comments on relationship of nebula and apparently associated stars. Looks forward to report on Magellanic Clouds.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project