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Herschel4524

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Henry Smyth
Date:
[21] April 1847
Source of text:
RS:HS 22.313
Summary:

Skeptical over plan for galvanic illumination of wires. Has not yet seen J. B. Biot article; states he has always held Biot in high regard. Discusses naming of new planet.

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John Herschel Project

Herschel4194

From:
William Henry Smyth
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 April 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.296
Summary:

Sends angular results from various astronomers using similar epoches.

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John Herschel Project

Herschel6764

From:
William Rutter Dawes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 April 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.81
Summary:

Will be pleased to accept his offer of the glass wedges. Bad weather has upset his observations. Gives some of his recent observations. James Challis doubts the existence of a ring round Neptune. Is not impressed by Capt. W. S. Jacob's observations.

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John Herschel Project
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