The Scientific Papers of Sir William Herschel
The Scientific Papers of Sir William Herschel
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Book Description
William Herschel (1738-1822) was one of the most important and influential astronomers of the eighteenth century. This set comprises early, hitherto unpublished papers collected and edited under the direction of a joint committee of the Royal Society and the Royal Astronomical Society. A biographical introduction completes the set compiled mainly from unpublished material by John Louis Emil Dreyer (1852-1926), a Danish-born astronomer and author.
The Scientific Papers of Sir William Herschel,J.L.E. Dreyer,Thoemmes Continuum,1843710226,Astronomy - General,General,History,Science,Science/Mathematics,Science / History
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