American astronomer (1920-2013) best known for his discovery, with Guillermo Haro, of Herbig-Haro objects: bright patches of nebulosity excited by bipolar outflow from a star being born. Collection of correspondence between George Herbig and Cambridge astronomer Arthur Beer, comprising seven letters by Herbig (six TLSs and one ALS), along with six of Beer's retained carbon copies and drafts, dating from 1955-1967. Herbig suggests potential topics and contributors for Beer's 'Vistas in Astronomy' series, mentions a proposed visit to the Mount Hamilton Observatory [Lick Observatory], and discusses spectroscopy and astrographs. In overall fine condition.
