Herschel, John Frederick William, Sir, 1792 - 1871 (Knight, astronomer)
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1792 - 1871
Legal status / Nationality
British. Knighted 1831.
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
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John Herschel to James Dunlop, 1828
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Reference Code: GBR/0271/GCPP Gamble 3/2/1
Scope and Contents
Two letters, 9 March 1828 and undated [1828] re invitations and astronomical entertainments.
Dates:
1828
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Letter from Thomas Maclear (RO, Cape of Good Hope) to Francis Baily, 16 November 1836
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 15/29/6
Scope and Contents
Concerning astronomical observations and calculations; Sir John Herschel's pendulum; clocks; triangulation; the exact position of the Cape Observatory; the payment of workmen; Dolland's calculations; the whereabouts of a quadrant sent to England by Mr Lloyd; the usefulness of a general table of constants; Mrs Fallows's remarriage; and the subscription to put up an iron railing to commemorate Fearon Fallows. People mentioned include Sir John Franklin, Sir John Herschel, G. Dollond, the Prince...
Dates:
16 November 1836
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Letter from Thomas Maclear (RO, Cape of Good Hope) to Francis Baily, 8 March 1836
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 15/29/5
Scope and Contents
Concerning Baily's 'Life of Flamsteed'; the arrangement of constellations in the southern hemisphere; the measurement of stellar magnitudes; the calculation of right ascension and declination without errors; and observations of Halley's Comet from 24 January 1836 onwards. The people mentioned include Sir John Herschel, T. Henderson and Captain Beaufort.
Dates:
8 March 1836
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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