| RefNo | HS/17/7 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter, from C. A. von Steinheil to Sir John Herschel, dated at Ostend |
| Creator | Steinheil; Carl August von (1801-1870); German physicist; inventor; engineer; astronomer. |
| Date | 26 June 1847 |
| Description | Autograph letter signed by sender. Tells John Frederick William Herschel that his invitation to visit came too late. Regrets deeply not having the opportunity to meet, but expects to do so next year. Hopes to present two works to John Frederick William Herschel at that time. Mentions working with the talented P. L. Seidel, his assistant. |
| Language | German |
| Extent | 2pp |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Place origin | Ostend |
| Digital images | View item on Science in the Making |
| AccessStatus | Open |
| URLDescription | Also available on Epsilon |
| URL | https://epsilon.ac.uk/view/herschel/letters/Herschel2932
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Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA8238 | Herschel; Sir; John Frederick William (1792 - 1871); astronomer | 1792 - 1871 |