THE SUN AND THE PLANETS.
Tiie following telegram has been received by Dr. Ilaast from Sir George
Ai.ey : -
" Astronomy Royal, Greenwich, " London, 22nd July.
"It is particularly requested that the sun's disc be watched for a small planet every two hours or oftener on ALirch 21st, 22nd, and 23rd. Photographs are preferable t-.> the eye view."
Dr. Ilaast says the planet in question is without doubt tho supposed small intramiTCiirial planet, which lately has given rise to so uracil search and discussion at Home.
(From the Eceniu;/ Star Corrctyondants.)
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Oamaru Mail, Volume I, Issue 265, 27 February 1877, Page 2
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