| Reference number | PP/16/17 |
| Previous numbers | PP/48/17 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Paper, 'Note on the spectrum of the nebula of orion' by J [Joseph] Norman Lockyer |
| Date | 1890 |
| Description | Lockyer writes: 'In a former communication I gave in detail observations made by means of a siderostat, which seemed to put beyond all reasonable doubt the question of the origin and true wave-length of the chief nebula line. Although, as I stated in the communication referred to, I regard this question as one of secondary importance, I have commenced another series of investigations with a view of eliminating all possible instrumental errors. The new method has not been completely carried out, but a sufficient approximation to it has been reached to render the results obtained of some interest.'
Annotations in pencil and ink. Note on front reads 'Copy 14/2/90'.
Subject: Astronomy / Spectroscopy
Received and read 13 February 1890.
A version of this paper was published in volume 48 of the Proceedings of the Royal Society as 'Note on the spectrum of the nebula of orion'. |
| Extent | 4p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Physical description | Ink and graphite pencil on paper |
| Digital images | View item on Science in the Making |
| Access status | Open |
| Related material | DOI: 10.1098/rspl.1890.0025 |
| Related records in the catalogue | PP/16/16 |
| PP/16/18 |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | Name | Dates |
| NA6349 | Lockyer; Sir; Joseph Norman (1836 - 1920) | 1836 - 1920 |