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RefNoAP/2/5
Previous numbersAP.2.5
LevelItem
TitleUnpublished paper, 'Über den Gebrauch der Theile des Instrumentes zum beobachten verschiedenartiger Farbenspectra' [On the use of the parts of the instrument for observing different color spectra] by Mr [Joseph Ritter von] Fraunhofer
CreatorFraunhofer; Joseph Ritter von (1787-1826); German physicist; optical lens manufacturer
Date[early 19th century]
Description'On the use of the parts of the instrument for observing the spectra of different colours'. Faunhofer sent this explanation of his optical apparatus used for observing colour spectra along with the apparatus itself as a president to the Royal Society. Second page includes a stamp that reads 'Soc. Reg. Lond. ex dono. Auctoris'.

Subject: Physics / Optics
LanguageGerman
Extent14p
FormatManuscript
PhysicalDescriptionInk on paper
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AccessStatusOpen
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