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Herschel11122

From:
Henry Kater
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 February 1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.12
Summary:

Has been confined to bed with pleurisy. Davies Gilbert called yesterday and gave startling news of the wonders of James South's new telescope. Can JH inform him of its true capabilities? Gilbert talks of having an object glass of 2" diameter made of Michael Faraday's glass.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11124

From:
Henry Kater
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 March 1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.14
Summary:

Has never seen the fair copy of William Herschel's polishing book. Will be pleased to assist Wilhelm Struve regarding the Standards. Will ask George Everest to call on him and discuss the Indian operations. How did Herschel perfect the adjustment of his object glass? Has been experimenting with the Josef Fraunhofer spots.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11125

From:
Henry Kater
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 June 1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.15
Summary:

Does he want a scale ordered form George Dollond for Wilhelm Struve? Will not be in London when Struve arrives. Has written a paper on the Standards for the R.S.L. and will send JH a copy when printed. Comments on the comparison of Standards.

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John Herschel Project
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