Title

An experiment performed by William Herschel

Caption

Engraving depicting an experiment performed by William Herschel (1738-1822) a British astronomer and composer, which investigated the heating effects of rays lying below the red end of spectrum (infra-red). Dated 19th Century

Date

19th century

Credit line

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP23A15_253

License type

Rights managed

Available size

60,0Mb (2,4Mb) / 13,2in x 17,7in / 3959 x 5297 (300dpi)

Keywords

19th Century Engraving Engraved Illustration Illustrated Experiment Experimentation Science Scientific History of Science History of Physics Physics Rays Ray Infra-Red Heating Heat William Herschel Frederick William Herschel British Britain Astronomer Astronomy History of Astronomy Spectrum 19th Century