* Astronomy

Members Login
Username 
 
Password 
    Remember Me  
Post Info TOPIC: April, 1878 meteor


L

Posts: 131433
Date:
April, 1878 meteor
Permalink  
 


In April, 1878, a large meteor was observed in broad daylight, passing from south to north, and falling it was supposed, about twenty miles south of Ballater. Mr. A. S. Herschel, Professor of Physics in the College of Science, 'Newcastle-on-Tyne, published a letter in The Scotsman, intimating his desire to be informed of the particulars of the meteor's flight by those who had seen it. As I was one of those who had observed the splendid meteor flash northwards almost under the face of the bright sun (at 10.25 A.M), I sent the Professor a full account of what I had seen, for which he professed his strong obligations. This led to a very pleasant correspondence with Professor Herschel. After this, I devoted considerable attention to meteors, and sent many contributions to 'The Observatory' on the subject.
Read more 

The meteor itself not seen, but described to the observer. J. Robertson. (Communicated by A. S. Herschel.) J. B. Hamilton. ('The Scotsman,' March 27th), and W. Mc- Dougall.



__________________
Page 1 of 1  sorted by
 
Quick Reply

Please log in to post quick replies.



Create your own FREE Forum
Report Abuse
Powered by ActiveBoard