| RefNo | HS/14/395 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter, from Alexander Rogers to Sir John Herschel, dated at Charlotte St., Leith |
| Creator | Rogers; Alexander (fl. 1808-1833); tutor; clerk for the London & Edinburgh shipping company |
| Date | 1 November 1811 |
| Description | Autograph letter signed by sender. Discusses the comet that 'attracts the attention of all.' Speculates that the train of comets arises from the impulse of solar rays. Discusses shape and composition of comets. |
| Language | English |
| Extent | 3pp |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Place origin | Charlotte St., Leith |
| Origin coordinates | 55.97400, -3.16937 |
| Digital images | View item on Science in the Making |
| AccessStatus | Open |
| URLDescription | Also available on Epsilon |
| URL | https://epsilon.ac.uk/view/herschel/letters/Herschel2150
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Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA8238 | Herschel; Sir; John Frederick William (1792 - 1871); astronomer | 1792 - 1871 |