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"Results of Astronomical Observations Made During the Years 1834, 5, 6, 7, 8 at the Cape of Good Hope" by John Herschel 1847
Here is John Herschel's most substantial work, which is a compilation of the results of his astronomical observations made at the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa during the time period between 1834 and 1838, and was published in 1847. This is a presentation copy that was given to Henry Fox Talbot, who along with John Herschel was one of the pioneers of photography, which makes this a rather special copy. The objective of John Herschel's work in South Africa was to complete the catalog of nebulae and star clusters that was started by his father William Herschel.
Cover
Spine
Presentation to Henry Fox Talbot
Frontispiece Showing Herschel's Twenty Foot Telescope
Title
Dedication to the Duke of Northumberland
Introduction
Chapter 1
Table of Nebulae
Distribution of Nebulae
Catalog of Objects in the Magellanic Clouds
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Device for Measuring the Intensity of Star Light
Chapter 4
General Appearance of the Southern Milky Way
Chapter 5: Observations of Halley's Comet
Chapter 6: Observations of then Satellites of Saturn
Plate 1
Plate 2
Plate 3
Plate 4
Plate 5
Plate 6
Plate 7
Plate 8
Plate 9
Plate 10
Plate 11
Plate 12
Plate 13
Plate 14
Plate 15
Plate 16
Plate 17
Cape Observatory Monument
Errata
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