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From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Maclear
Date:
[11 November 1835]
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

Hopes that TM can explain the errors in JH's star reductions. Saw Halley's Comet last night; comments that 'its tail was again fine and head very bright.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Maclear
Date:
[13 November 1835]
Source of text:
RS:HS 21.191
Summary:

Asks TM to measure the position of some stars that are difficult for JH to observe.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Maclear
Date:
[20 November 1835]
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

In some places, Halley's Comet will be seen in or near its perihelion during the solar eclipse.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Maclear
Date:
21] November [1835
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

Actinometer observations during the eclipse.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project