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From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Wilhelm Struve
Date:
[6 July 1828]
Source of text:
RS:HS 21.13
Summary:

Sends WS JH's 'Light' published in the Encyclopaedia Metropolitana. Mentions recalibration of his magnitude measurements of small stars near other small ones. Comments on results in WS's paper concerning Saturn's ring. Confirms sighting of 'well defined, equable, planetary disk.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Wilhelm Struve
Date:
[6 July 1828]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.115b
Summary:

Lists contents of a letter sent on 1828-7-6. JH's Light and third catalogue of double stars sent. Details of nebulae included.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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