| 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 |