Scientific Papers, Including Early Papers Hitherto Unpublished. Collected and Edited Under the Direction of a Joint Committee of the Royal Society and

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This volume collects 13 scientific papers by the astronomer John Herschel, one of the foremost scientists of the 19th century. The papers cover a wide range of topics, including the observation of comets and nebulae, the nature of light and color, and the use of photography in astronomy. The book also includes a biographical introduction and rare photographs and drawings from Herschel's personal archive. A must-read for fans of the history of science.