From:
Edward Joshua Cooper
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 November 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.288
Summary:
Would be pleased if JH would look out for 'shooting stars' on certain specified evenings.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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Would be pleased if JH would look out for 'shooting stars' on certain specified evenings.
Maria Mitchell 'shall have her due honor,' despite [Francesco] DeVico. Discusses problems with the R.A.S. awarding medals and honors, the loss to the R.A.S. of Francis Baily, and the issue of proposing foreign associates. Proposes a list of such to JH. Objects to DeVico, but is the head of a publishing observatory and has found comets. Urges caution in appointing Americans. On publishing R.A.S.M.N.
[Form letter] Acknowledges receipt of JH's Cape Results by Royal Society of London.