33G Dr. Herschel’s observations of the satellites 
is farther from the planet. The two satellites and the centre 
of the planet are exactly in a line. Their position is 78° 12 ',6. 
With 480 I had a glimpse of a south preceding satellite ; but 
could not verify it with 600. 
I2 h 6'. Distance of the second satellite 50", 02. I contrived 
to throw a little light upon the wires, as the satellite was 
bright enough this evening to bear it. 
J The first satellite was 78^ 0 nf ; distance 528. The second 
was 78^° nf; distance 577. 
1798, March 13, 11 0 46'. The first satellite is invisible. 
The second is much nearer the planet than it was last night. 
The weather is not clear, owing to easterly winds. 
J The first satellite was 78^° nf ; distance 170; invisible. 
The second was 78^° nf ; distance 577. 
1798, March 14, n h 55'. The first satellite is invisible; 
8 h 31', the second is still at a considerable distance south pre- 
ceding. 
1 i h 47', twenty-five reflector, power 200. The Georgian 
planet is better defined in this instrument than I have ever 
seen it before. With 300, its disk is as sharp and well de- 
fined as that of Jupiter. The second satellite is brought to a 
sharp point. A little while ago I had a glimpse of a south 
preceding satellite, and just now I have seen it again. i2 h o', 
I cannot verify the satellite, but can hardly believe it a 
deception. 
Twenty feet reflector, power 300. I tried to measure the 
distance of the second satellite, but its present faintness will 
not afford light enough to see the wires of the micrometer. 
J The first satellite was 78^° sp ; distance 260, invisible ; 
but the 25 feet telescQpe with a mirror of 24 inches in 
