Finds JT's work on thermotics 'highly interesting,' although criticizes measurements of 'tenuity' of vapor, and explanation of scattering of sunlight and formation of corona around moon during eclipse.
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Finds JT's work on thermotics 'highly interesting,' although criticizes measurements of 'tenuity' of vapor, and explanation of scattering of sunlight and formation of corona around moon during eclipse.
Reply to JT's 'Remarks on Radiation and Absorption.' Calls non-absorption of air and vapor key to understanding meteorological phenomena. Remarks on 'radiant heat' from moon.
Does not believe surface of moon can radiate cold; perhaps new moon can. Explains this geometrically.
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Gives account of observations on lunar radiation, including detailed description of experiments.
Clarifies that JT does not believe moon radiates cold itself, but effects are 'as if' it did. Relates this to atmosphere.
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