53 Dr. Herschei/s Discovery of four additional 
“ 2 diameters of the planet following; excessively faint, and 
“ only seen by glimpses/' 
“ 7 h 57'. I cannot perceive the 3d/' 
Reports. 
Jan. 1 8, 1 790. A supposed 4th satellite was described, but 
was found to be a star the 19th. 
Jan. 20. A 3d satellite was perceived, and its angle of posi- 
tion ascertained ; but was afterwards lost, for want of opportu- 
nity to examine its place again. 
Observations. 
“ Feb. 9, 1790. 6 h 28'. There is a supposed 3d satellite, in a 
“ line with the planet and the 2d satellite.” 
“ 6 h 40'. Configuration of the Georgian planet and satel- 
« lites.” See Tab. II. fig. 1. 
“ Clouds prevent further observations.” 
“ Feb. 11. The supposed 3d satellite of the 9th of February 
“ I believe is wanting ; at least I cannot see it, though the wea- 
“ ther is very clear, but windy.” 
“ Feb. 12. The supposed 3d satellite of the 9th is not m 
“ the place where I saw it that night,” 
Reports. 
Feb. 11, 1790. Supposed 3d and 4th satellites were laid down, 
but on the 12th they were both found remaining in their for- 
mer places. 
Feb. 16. A 3d satellite was delineated, but on the 17th it 
proved to be a star. 
