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Le télescope pyrhéliométrique de Charles Féry et la mesure de la température du Soleil.

Authors :
Durey, Guillaume
Beaudouin, Denis
Legrand, André Pierre
Leridon, Brigitte
Source :
Nuncius: Journal of the History of Science; 2018, Vol. 33 Issue 2, p345-371, 27p
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

The article focuses on the history of Féry pyrheliometric telescope that was re-discovered during an inventory at ESPCI Paris. Topics discussed include the measurement of the surface temperature of the Sun with the help of the instrument in 1906; its innovative design that was builds upon earlier models of pyrometers conceived by physicist Charles Féry; its traditional Newton-like optical reflecting telescope which was outfitted with a thermocouple; and how it was operated by astronomer Gaston Millochau at the top of the mont Blanc.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
03947394
Volume :
33
Issue :
2
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Nuncius: Journal of the History of Science
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
130379261
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1163/18253911-03302005