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From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Edward Sabine
Date:
[20 February 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.203 (ACCS: RS:HS 25.7.4; C: RS:HS 22.303; RS MM 11.188)
Summary:

Has discovered a flaw in the theory of actinometer observations. Realizes that JH's actinometer observations at the Cape may be useless and that observations made at Government and East India observatories should be suspended.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Edward Sabine
Date:
[9 October 1847]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0364.2; Reel 1054
Summary:

Agrees that H. C. Schumacher and foreign institutions should be added to list of recipients for catalogs. Please submit recommended names to B.A.A.S. Needs addresses of [W. S.] Stratford and Paramatta observatory. Complications in mailing B.A.A.S. catalog to foreign recipients.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Edward Sabine
Date:
[9 October 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.209 (C: RS:HS 22.329)
Summary:

Discusses use of 'force' versus use of 'power' in translating [Alexander von] Humboldt's Cosmos. Says science has outgrown 'force.' [See 1847-10-8]

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John Herschel Project
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