| RefNo | HS/19/9 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Summary of letter from Sir John Frederick William Herschel and Heinrich Wilhelm Matthias Olbers |
| Date | 1821 |
| Description | Summaries of letter related to German astronomer Heinrich Wilhelm Matthias Olbers made by Sir John Herschel, likely as a calendar of exchanges related to the Royal Astronomical Society.
The note is headed 'Olbers' and describes that the rules of the Astronomical Society were sent to Olbers as soon as the Society was established to invite him to become an Associate. It notes Olber's London agent's address: " Droop n.9 Love lane little Eastcheap"
Letter dated February 9 1821 is noted as date of announcement of Olber's election and refers to letter on "the same occasion to Gauss for the expressions (mutati mutandi)". |
| Extent | 1 f. |
| Format | Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | Ink and on paper |
| Dimensions | 24cm x 21 cm |
| Digital images | View item on Science in the Making |
| AccessStatus | Open |
| RelatedRecord | HS/13/174 |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA8238 | Herschel; Sir; John Frederick William (1792 - 1871); astronomer | 1792 - 1871 |
| NA1804 | Olbers; Heinrich Wilhelm Mathias (1758 - 1840) | 1758 - 1840 |