JOSEPH HENRY AND ASTRONOMY
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.
Authors
- Marc E. Rothenberg (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9790-6332)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Astronomical History and Heritage
- Published
- 2024-12-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3724/sp.j.1440-2807.2024.04.03
- Primary Topic
- History of Science and Medicine
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00