88 Caroline Lucretia Herschel. [1790. 



phenomenon ; it was somewhat hazy. I observed with a 

 common night-glass of Dollond's a faint something in a line 

 .between a and TT Androniedae, much like a faint star ; it had 

 no coma nor fuzzy appearance. By looking at Flamsteed's 

 Atlas I find no small star there. I was preparing to attack 

 it with a good magnifying power, and to get its place with 

 my Smeaton's equatorial micrometer, but when I was ready 

 a haze came on,, and soon after too much daylight, so I can 

 say no more to it as yet. If I saw what you judged a comet, 

 it must have moved but little since you saw it ; it was as 

 large as a star of 7th magnitude, -but rather faint. I sent 

 this morning to Dr. Maskelyne : he says he could see 

 nothing with a good night glass, but will try again the next 

 fair morning, and after trying he will answer you ; in the 

 meanwhile he begs his best compliments. I will also try 

 again. Pray let me know if you think it was the comet I 

 saw. I have mentioned it to no one but to Mr. Wollaston, 

 who thanks you sincerely, but did not find himself well 

 enough to observe ; he lives in Charter House Square ; 

 direct upon occasion there to the Rev. Francis Wollaston. 



You cannot, my dear Miss Herschel, judge of" the 

 pleasure I feel when your reputation and fame increase; 

 everyone must admire your and your brother's knowledge, 

 industry, and behaviour. God grant you many years health 

 and happiness. I will soon pay you a visit, as soon as your 

 brother returns. If I have any instrument you wish to use, 

 it is at your service. 



Believe me, &c., &c., 



AI.KXANDEH AUBERT. 



