11, WELLINGTON PARK TERRACE, BELFAST,
_July 7th, 1876_.
DEAR SIR,—The night before last was a clear night and I got the
6-1/2 inch out, and though the air was not good when using a 3-1/4
inch refractor, I was much pleased with the performance of the
mirror.
Mr. W. came up about 11 o’clock and stayed till one, we got it on
Saturn, and although rather low it was really a fine sight, Mr. W.
was much pleased.
The moon being near to full we could not do much with faint points
of light.
Yours sincerely, W. E. PARKINSON.
Mr. G. CALVER.
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74, HAGLEY ROAD, EDGBASTON,
_November 27th, 1876_.
DEAR SIR,—I have now got the 5-inch speculum fairly into adjustment,
and I am well pleased with it. Last night, the sky being clear for a
short time, I turned it on the moon, the definition of minute
craters was all that could be desired. I hope to have better
opportunities.