"Auroræ: Their Characters and Spectra" by J. Rand Capron is a book from the 1800s that explores the amazing Aurora Borealis. The author explains the different types of auroras, their colors, and the spectrum of light they make. It's like a journey through time to see how scientists and regular people viewed the northern lights years ago. Capron uses beautiful descriptions and shares historical experiences to help readers understand and get curious about this incredible spectacle in the sky.
Auroræ: Their Characters and Spectra
By J. Rand Capron
Witness the enchanting dance of the northern lights through history, as a 19th-century scientist unravels their mysteries.
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John Rand Capron (1829–1888) FRAS was an English amateur scientist, astronomer and photographer. Though a solicitor by profession, he became an expert on spectroscopy, particularly in relation to the aurora, and published many articles during his lifetime.
John Rand Capron (1829–1888) FRAS was an English amateur scientist, astronomer and photographer. Though a solicitor by profession, he became an expert on spectroscopy, particularly in relation to the aurora, and published many articles during his lifetime.
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