π Aquilæ (6, 7 : 1″·5). Just separated, 110; 14 mag. (Webb), just
visible, 186.
ε Equulei. Just divided, 186 (5·7, 6·2 : 1″·0).
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_From_ D. TRAILL, Esq.
BALHAM,
_March 5th, 1880_.
MY DEAR SIR,—I have at present to use the telescope, an 8-1/2 in.
Alt Azimuth, out of a window, and so at a great disadvantage,—in
fact cannot give it a fair trial till I have the house ready for it,
meanwhile I use it as occasions offer, and have been highly pleased
with it. The views of the nebular in Orion resemble those of BOND’S
drawings, and shows immeasurably above my 3-1/4, of course. I think
the mirror is _perfect_ from its performance on large stars whose
disks are small and round, without rays of any kind. I am
_thoroughly_ satisfied.
Yours truly,
(_Signed_.)
Mr. G. CALVER.
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_From_ HUGH AULD, Esq.