| RefNo | HS/7/90a |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Translation of a letter, from Johann Franz Encke to Sir John Herschel, dated at Berlin |
| Creator | Johann Franz Encke |
| Date | 21 April 1835 |
| Description | Modern translation of letter HS/7/90. Sending his observations of the recent comet. John Frederick William Herschel's journey has aroused great interest in Germany. Taking over the Observatory and expecting a visit from F. W. Bessel. Wilhelm Struve has planned a new observatory for St. Petersburg. Has met astronomer Manuel Johnson from St. Helena. C. F. Gauss has produced a method of observing the magnetic needle. |
| Language | English |
| Extent | 6pp |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Place origin | Berlin, Germany |
| Origin coordinates | 52.52, 13.405 |
| Digital images | View item on Science in the Making |
| AccessStatus | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA7256 | Encke; Johann Franz (1791 - 1865); astronomer | 1791 - 1865 |
| NA8238 | Herschel; Sir; John Frederick William (1792 - 1871); astronomer | 1792 - 1871 |