Joseph Henry and Astronomy
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21715698 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Marc Rothenberg, Marc E Rothenberg (0000-0001-9790-6332, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 27 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 745-753 |
| Publication date | 2024-12-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Astronomical History and Heritage (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1440-2807 |
| Publisher | China Science Publishing & Media Ltd. (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.3724/sp.j.1440-2807.2024.04.03 |
| OpenAlex | W2990267437 |
| Language | EN |
Although best known for his research on electromagnetic induction, Joseph Henry, the first Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, was also very interested in astronomy, and particularly the application of physics to astronomical research. This paper explores Henry’s interest and his failure to make a greater impact on astronomy
Art history · Astrobiology · Astronomy · Physics · Diverse Historical and Scientific Studies · History · History and Developments in Astronomy · History of Science and Medicine · Philosophy
| Citation velocity | historical |
|---|---|
| Highly cited | No |