The Scientific Papers of Sir William Herschel: Volume 1
The Scientific Papers of Sir William Herschel: Volume 1
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Including a biography and a wealth of previously unpublished material, this two-volume collection of papers by the astronomer William Herschel (1738–1822) first appeared in 1912. Volume 1 contains his earlier work, from the discovery of Uranus to observations relating to the likelihood of life on the Moon.
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The Scientific Papers of Sir William Herschel: Volume 1 by William Herschel
By the time of his death, William Herschel (1738–1822) had built revolutionary telescopes, identified hundreds of binary stars, and published astronomical papers in over forty volumes of the Royal Society's Philosophical Transactions. This two-volume collection, which originally appeared in 1912, was the first to gather together his scattered publications. It draws also on a wealth of previously unpublished material, from personal letters to numerous papers presented to the Philosophical Society of Bath. Although Herschel is best known for his discovery of Uranus, this collection highlights the true range of his observations and interests. Focusing on his early work, Volume 1 includes notes on the discovery of Uranus, unpublished papers on electricity, and studies of the lunar mountains and the poles of Mars - both of which he believed to be inhabited. It also features a biographical account by the historian of astronomy J. L. E. Dreyer.| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781108064620 |
| ISBN 10 | 1108064620 |
| Title | The Scientific Papers of Sir William Herschel: Volume 1 |
| Author | William Herschel |
| Series | Cambridge Library Collection - Astronomy |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
| Year published | 2013-09-05 |
| Number of pages | 762 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |