Is returning correspondence on Southern Telescope Committee and the Melbourne telescope. Comments on the working of the scheme.
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Is returning correspondence on Southern Telescope Committee and the Melbourne telescope. Comments on the working of the scheme.
Regarding the work of Thomas Maclear.
Regarding JH's remarks about colored fringes in the clouds.
Thanking him for his statement about solar motion.
Believes there is to be a new edition of JH's Outlines Astr. Points out some queries regarding some of the stars listed in the previous edition.
Unpublished Harvard list contains nine nebulae published in [G. F. J. A.] Auwers's catalogue of novae, because those were first discovered at Harvard. Thanks JH for pointing out two others already published, which GB will exclude from list. Admits possibility of 'illusions' in some. Asks JH to compare results in C. F. Gauss's article on achromatic object glass. Sent copy of T. H. Safford's article on companion of Sirius.
Regarding the spots on the sun known as James Nasmyth's 'Willow leaves.'
Regrets that the weather has delayed his reply. Has now been able to get W. Bonsey's opinion on the valuation of JH's property at Slough; comments on this. Building land not much in demand at present.
Acknowledges receipt of comments regarding Melbourne University telescope.
Observations of cloud patterns after storms.
With his permission she hopes to send his letter with the memorial to the Treasury. Will let him know the outcome.
Is obliged for the perusal of Warren de La Rue's paper. Further comments on James Nasmyth's 'Willow leaves.'
Describes debate at R.A.S. over the nature of the 'willow leaves.' Different parties argue that the 'leaves' are solid, precipitate, or non-luminous gas.
Asks JH to review paper on Aristotle's physics by George Henry Lewes, whose letter to GS is enclosed.
Is sending JH copies of recent book [JT's The Great Pyramid].
Gassiot has just informed him of his experiments on the sun's light. Importance of this in relation to present theories.
Is sorry he has caused so much trouble with his 'Solar views.' Sends a recent paper he has written on the subject. Is appealing to James Nasmyth. Encloses sketch of an ear-shaped disc.
[Printed notice] Literary and Philosophical Society will meet on 29 Dec.
Proposes hypothetical problem in physics of gravitation involving three unequal bodies falling equal distances. Asks JH to respond in Good Works.
Sends three pamphlets by Lieut. John Maclear. Was very interested in JH's 'Words" for January.