| RefNo | HS/11/314 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter, from Edward Joseph Lowe to Sir John Herschel, dated at Highfield House near Nottingham |
| Creator | Edward Joseph Lowe |
| Date | 24 March 1848 |
| Description | Autograph letter signed by sender. Thanks for the account of the large meteor. Has not heard of its observation from anyone else. Has seen a remarkable solar phenomenon of which he encloses sketch and details. Intends building a larger observatory and taking a partner. |
| Language | English |
| Extent | 4pp |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Place origin | Highfield House near Nottingham |
| Origin coordinates | 52.936861, -1.197639 |
| Digital images | View item on Science in the Making |
| AccessStatus | Open |
| URLDescription | Also available on Epsilon |
| URL | https://epsilon.ac.uk/view/herschel/letters/Herschel11403
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Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA6289 | Lowe; Edward Joseph (1825 - 1900) | 1825 - 1900 |
| NA8238 | Herschel; Sir; John Frederick William (1792 - 1871); astronomer | 1792 - 1871 |