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100 1 _aCapron, J. Rand,
_d1829-1888
245 1 0 _aAuroræ: Their Characters and Spectra
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2017
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2017-12-10
505 0 _aI. The aurora and its characters -- II. The spectrum of the aurora -- III. Magneto-electric experiments in connexion with the aurora.
508 _aProduced 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)
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAuroras
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56159
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