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From:
Michael Faraday
To:
James Syme
Date:
30 July 1847
Source of text:
RI MS F1 C20
Summary:
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Contributor:
Faraday Project
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Having read JH's article on light, sends observations on peculiar effects of light, particularly 'terrestrial refraction,' on rifle-shooting targets.
Discusses several causes of light disturbing aim in rifle-shooting. Hopes JH will be able to enlighten JS and others on this subject.