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From:
George Peacock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 May 1820]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.269
Summary:

Cambridge University has agreed to build a new observatory [Madingley Road] and now the matter of collecting subscriptions for it must begin.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5598

From:
Jean Baptiste Biot
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 May 1820]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.88
Summary:

Has received his letter written in November a little late. Observations on refraction and allied subjects.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8207

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henrik Johan Walbeck
Date:
[6 May 1820]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.13
Summary:

Announces new Astronomical Society. Invites HW to become associate. Mentions planned observatory at Cape of Good Hope.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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