The Scientific Papers of Sir William Herschel 2 Volume Set
Including Early Papers Hitherto Unpublished
Seiten
2013
Cambridge University Press
9781108064644 (ISBN)
Cambridge University Press
9781108064644 (ISBN)
Including a biography and a wealth of previously unpublished material, this two-volume collection of papers by the astronomer William Herschel (1738–1822) first appeared in 1912.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 early work, notably the discovery of Uranus, while Volume 2 contains his papers from 1798 onwards.
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 It draws also on a wealth of previously unpublished material, from personal letters to numerous papers presented to the Philosophical Society of Bath.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 and a biographical account by the historian of astronomy J. L. E. Dreyer. Volume 2 features later work, including studies of solar heat and the atmosphere of Saturn. It also features an appendix of work compiled by his son, John Herschel, and sister Caroline.
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 It draws also on a wealth of previously unpublished material, from personal letters to numerous papers presented to the Philosophical Society of Bath.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 and a biographical account by the historian of astronomy J. L. E. Dreyer. Volume 2 features later work, including studies of solar heat and the atmosphere of Saturn. It also features an appendix of work compiled by his son, John Herschel, and sister Caroline.
Volume 1: Preface; Introduction; Unpublished papers; Papers published in the Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society and elsewhere. Volume 2: Papers published in the Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society and elsewhere; Appendix.
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 5.9.2013 |
|---|---|
| Reihe/Serie | Cambridge Library Collection - Astronomy |
| Verlagsort | Cambridge |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 211 x 297 mm |
| Gewicht | 3530 g |
| Themenwelt | Naturwissenschaften ► Physik / Astronomie ► Astronomie / Astrophysik |
| ISBN-13 | 9781108064644 / 9781108064644 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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