| RefNo | HS/22/144a |
| Previous numbers | HS/22/145 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Copy letter, from Sir John Herschel to Johann Heinrich Mädler |
| Creator | John Frederick William Herschel |
| Recipient | Mädler; Johann Heinrich von (1794-1874); German astronomer |
| Date | April 1842 |
| Description | Copy of letter, copied as part of the correspondence project led by Colonel John Herschel FRS following the death of his father. Is gratified that Johann Heinrich Mädler is taking an interest in double stars. Comments on some of the observations and time of their orbits. |
| Language | English |
| Extent | 2pp |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Place origin | n.p. |
| Digital images | View item on Science in the Making |
| AccessStatus | Open |
| RelatedMaterial | HS/12/273 |
| URLDescription | Also available on Epsilon |
| URL | https://epsilon.ac.uk/view/herschel/letters/Herschel11911
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Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA8238 | Herschel; Sir; John Frederick William (1792 - 1871); mathematician and astronomer | 1792 - 1871 |