Capron, J. Rand 1829-1888 creator text utu 2017 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Auroræ: Their Characters and Spectra" by J. Rand Capron is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The volume delves into the phenomena of the Aurora Borealis, discussing its various forms, colors, and spectra while providing historical observations and scientific analyses. Through vivid descriptions and historical context, Capron aims to enhance understanding and provoke further investigation into the captivating natural phenomenon of the northern lights. The opening of the book introduces the Aurora Borealis with an evocative quote from Longfellow about the beauty of the northern lights, setting a tone of wonder and intrigue. Capron reflects on how these spectacular displays have fascinated both scientists and casual observers alike throughout history. In the preface, he acknowledges the significance of past observations and previous works and explains his motivations for publishing this comprehensive treatise. He discusses the need for a more detailed and illustrated account of Auroras and emphasizes the ongoing mysteries surrounding their spectra, thus establishing a foundation for exploration in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) I. The aurora and its characters -- II. The spectrum of the aurora -- III. Magneto-electric experiments in connexion with the aurora. Release date is 2017-12-10 Produced by Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified Auroras QC Original publication data not identified 05012324 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56159 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56159 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134308.0 56159