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Herschel9549

From:
James David Forbes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 July 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.278
Summary:

Regarding JH's actinometers, intends to compare their results when in Switzerland and would be pleased if JH has any determinations on them. Outlines the plan of his experiments. Thinks JH should publish an account of them before JF publishes the results of his experiments. Met L. A. J. Quetelet in Brussels. Intends visiting the Pyrenees.

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John Herschel Project

Herschel1486

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Henry Smyth
Date:
[17 July 1832]
Source of text:
APS B.Sm98.11 (C: RS:HS 21.114)
Summary:

Returned from Hanover visit. Observed the star WS had discovered between 36 Ophiuchi and 30 Scorpii. Requests WS to observe a nebula in which JH has spotted a triple star. H. C. Schumacher is recovering from illness, while H. W. M. Olbers is very ill and not expected to recover.

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