RefNo | PP/9/10/2 |
Previous numbers | PP/41/12 |
Level | Item |
Title | Diagrams, geometrical diagrams by G H [George Howard] Darwin |
Date | 1886 |
Description | Two sets of diagrams, labelled figures 1-2, showing a series of ellipsoids to illustrate Darwin's calculations regarding rotating masses of fluid. For each set of diagrams there is an accompanying engraved print.
Subject: Physics / Astronomy
The prints were published in volume 41 of the Proceedings of the Royal Society alongside the paper 'On Jacobi's figure of equilibrium for a rotating mass of fluid'. |
Extent | 3p |
Format | Diagram |
Print |
PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper |
Digital images | View item on Science in the Making |
AccessStatus | Open |
RelatedMaterial | DOI: 10.1098/rspl.1886.0099 |
Fellows associated with this archive
Code | PersonName | Dates |
NA8198 | Darwin; Sir; George Howard (1845 - 1912); mathematician and geophysicist | 1845 - 1912 |