Asks JH for his opinion of F. W. A. Argelander's letter concerning the publication of his work by the R.A.S.
Asks JH for his opinion of F. W. A. Argelander's letter concerning the publication of his work by the R.A.S.
Wants more information about a Venus parallax expedition.
Forwards a letter about the Venus parallax expedition [see GA's 1848-9-21], and adds some comments.
Reports that William Lassell has written to say he has discovered the 8th satellite of Saturn.
Personally would like to have F. W. A. Argelander's work printed [see GA's 1848-9-13], but will need to get a wider opinion; also asks about sharing money available from the Admiralty [see GA's 1845-10-24].
Explains how the money from the Admiralty came to be awarded as it was [see JH's 1848-9-24].
Comments about the proposed Venus parallax expedition and their method of measurement [see JH's 1848-9-24].
Sends comments on the pages of JH's account of the moon's motions [see JH's 1848-9-25].
Concerning the eighth satellite. Observations on U. J. J. Leverrier's paper.
Comments on observational quality obtainable with the great telescope of William Parsons [Earl of Rosse].
JH has revised his account of the moon's motions given in JH's Treatise Astr. in preparation for JH's Outlines Astr.
Queries regarding the perturbation sheets.