Discusses the possibility of a large reflecting telescope being constructed for observation of the southern heavens.
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Discusses the possibility of a large reflecting telescope being constructed for observation of the southern heavens.
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Members of B.A.A.S. doubt private funding for telescope will be forthcoming soon [see see TR's 1849-10-21, JH's 1849-10-27, & TR's 1849-11-1]. Will apply to government for funds. Asks JH's advice regarding telescope design.
Continues opposed to application to government to support the 'Great Southern Reflector' [see JH's 1849-10-27]; responds to a number of specific queries about the construction of such a telescope.
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Thanks TR for his paper on magnetism and his article on speculae. Discusses [J. P.] Gassiot's work on galvanic stratification. JH's health is better.
Thanks for several papers; JH describes article on telescopes he has prepared for the Encyclopaedia Britannica.