RefNo | L&P/11/124 |
Level | File |
Title | Paper, 'Of the powers of the prismatic colours to heat and illuminate objects...refrangibility of radiant heat...method of viewing the sun with telescopes of large apertures' by William Herschel |
Date | 8 March 1800 |
Description | Contains plate.
Subject: Scientific instruments
Published in Philosophical Transactions, as 'Investigation of the powers of the prismatic colours to heat and illuminate objects; with remarks, that prove the different refrangibility of radiant heat. To which is added, an inquiry into the method of viewing the sun advantageously, with telescopes of large apertures and high magnifying powers'
Read 27 March 1800 |
Extent | 24p |
Format | Manuscript |
PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper and plate |
Digital images | View item on Science in the Making |
AccessStatus | Open |
RelatedMaterial | DOI: 10.1098/rstl.1800.0014 |
RelatedRecord | L&P/11/124/1 |
L&P/11/124/2 |
Fellows associated with this archive
Code | PersonName | Dates |
NA8060 | Herschel; Sir; William (1738 - 1822); astronomer | 1738 - 1822 |