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Herschel8601

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Johann Franz Encke
Date:
[29 April 1826]
Source of text:
AdWDDR II-VII, 5
Summary:

Asks questions about the prospectus [see JE's 1826-3-2] prepared by the Berlin Royal Academy for a map of the heavens. Asks JE to send JH a copy of [K. L.] Harding's star atlas.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8602

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Johann Franz Encke
Date:
[23 July 1826]
Source of text:
AdWDDR II-VII, 5
Summary:

Reports on interest at the Astronomical Society, especially of [Thomas J.] Hussey, in the plan of the Berlin Academy for a new star chart. JH cannot participate due to JH's commitment to re-examine his father's nebulae, which requires that JH reside far from London.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8603

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Johann Franz Encke
Date:
2] February [1827
Source of text:
AdWDDR II-VII, 5
Summary:

Pleased that JE will continue the Berlin Ephemeris. Makes various recommendations regarding it. Hopes that someone will reduce Thomas Brisbane's observations of southern heavens.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8604

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Johann Franz Encke
Date:
[21 November 1828]
Source of text:
AdWDDR II-VII, 5
Summary:

Informs JE that the R.S.L. is awarding JE a Royal Medal for JE's work on Encke's Comet.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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