E210 -- Letters relating to a Theorem of Mr. Euler, of the Royal Academy of Sciences at Berlin, and F.R.S. for correcting the Aberrations in the Object-Glasses of refracting Telescopes.

Summary:

This work concerns the theory of optical insturments.

According to the remarks on pp. 292, 293, this was presented to the “Royal Society” on July 8, 1753.

Publication:

Originally published in Philosophical Transactions (London) 48, 1754, pp. 287-296
Opera Omnia: Series 3, Volume 6, pp. 38 - 43

Documents Available:

Original publication: E210
Note: Eneström indicates that E210 appeared on pages 292-296 of the Philosophical Transactions, which comprise the portion of the publication that was actually written by Euler. Pages 287-291 consist of letters written by others regarding work by Euler, and are included in the above file.
A translation of the French portions (those authored by Euler) has been made by Erik Tou of Dartmouth College.

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