| RefNo | PP/16/16/6 |
| Previous numbers | PP/48/16 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Diagram, 'Plan of arrangements for observing the spectra of the heavenly bodies by the aid of a siderostat' by J [Joseph] Norman Lockyer |
| Date | 1889 |
| Description | A schematic diagram showing the setup of Lockyer's equipment, which includes a siderostat [heliostat], a ten-inch object glass and support, a four-prism Steinheil spectroscope, collimator, spark stand, induction coil, reflecting eyepiece and lamp. Includes a note to the engraver.
Subject: Spectroscopy / Astronomy
A print of this diagram was published in volume 48 of the Proceedings of the Royal Society alongside the paper 'On the chief line in the spectrum of the nebulæ'. |
| Extent | 1p |
| Format | Diagram |
| PhysicalDescription | Ink and graphite pencil on paper |
| Digital images | View item on Science in the Making |
| AccessStatus | Open |
| RelatedMaterial | DOI: 10.1098/rspl.1890.0024 |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA6349 | Lockyer; Sir; Joseph Norman (1836 - 1920) | 1836 - 1920 |