| 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 |