Mirror of Literature,  12 (1828), 361.

Power of the Sun's Rays

Anon

Genre:

Extract, Reportage

Publications extracted:

Bristol Nursery Library

Subjects:

Engineering, Machinery, Light


    An extract from the 'MS. Journal of the Bristol Nursery Library' reports on the observations of 'Mr. Mackintosh, contractor for the government works at Stonehouse Point, Devon' relative to the burning strength of the sun's rays when concentrated by the circular windows of a diving bell, even when deep under water.



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