Reference number | L&P/7/184 |
Level | Item |
Title | Letter, 'Astronomical observations on the rotations of planets about their axes, in connection with the diurnal motion of the earth' from William Herschel to William Watson |
Date | 18 October 1780 |
Description | Subject: Astronomy
Published in Philosophical Transactions, as 'Astronomical observations on the rotation of the planets round their axes, made with a view to determine whether the Earth's diurnal motion is perfectly equable. In a letter from Mr. William Herschel of Bath to William Watson, M. D. F. R. S'
Read 11 January 1781 |
Extent | 28p |
Format | Manuscript |
Physical description | Ink on paper |
Access status | Open |
Related material | DOI: 10.1098/rstl.1781.0032 |
Fellows associated with this archive
Code | Name | Dates |
NA8060 | Herschel; Sir; William (1738 - 1822); astronomer | 1738 - 1822 |
NA7588 | Watson; Sir; William (1715 - 1787) | 1715 - 1787 |