Sir John Herschel's 'Results of Astronomical Observing

[Brian W]

Hi all, I am developing a strong interest in historic observing. One of the keys I need to move the quest to the next level is a down loadable version of the 4 volume 'RESULTS OF ASTRONOMICAL OBSERVATIONS MADE DURING THE YEARS 1834-8 AT THE CAPE OF GOOD HOPE' as penned by Sir John Herschel.

I can find many references to it but no electronic copy. Barring the 4 volumes a data base of his sketches from South Africa would also work.

I have learned that most reasonable quality 14 / 16" reflectors with a narrow fov ep will get me close to what he was seeing but I need his descriptions and sketches to compare what I am seeing to what he saw.

Any and all help greatly appreciated
Brian

[mithrandir]

HERSCHEL, John F.W. Results of Astronomical Observations made during the years 1834,5,6,7,8, at the Cape of Good Hope; being the completion of a telescopic survey of the whole surface of the visible heavens, commenced in 1825. London, Smith Elder 1847. largish quarto publisher’s blindstamped cloth; xx,452pp and addenda leaf, lithograph frontispiece view and 17 plates (four folding; a mix of engravings and lithographs), some illustrations through the text. Some spotting (mostly marginal) of some plates; an excellent, bright copy. Au$3,000

http://zetimen.com/Gallery/Herschel7527.htm

It isn't in Project Gutenberg.

[GrahamL]

Did you try here Brian ?

http://www.ras.org.uk/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=78