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From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Frederick Howlett
Date:
[24 April 1870]
Source of text:
RS:HS 24.306
Summary:

Writes to compare notes on sunspot observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Frederick Howlett
Date:
[29 August 1870]
Source of text:
Adler Ms. 13 (C: RS:HS 24.328)
Summary:

Comments on remarkable solar activity. JH admits he has no theory to explain sunspots.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Frederick Howlett
Date:
[7 April 1871]
Source of text:
RS:HS 24.361
Summary:

Is at present too ill to involve himself in any calculations necessary for making a good optical eyepiece.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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