karl johann hermann kiessling (1839 – 1905)
Karl Johann Hermann Kiessling (1839-1905) was a German physicist & botanist famed for his study of the spectacular twilight glows following the 1883 Krakatoa eruption. His fog chamber experiments advanced meteorology and contributed to particle physi
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About this artwork
- Title: Sunset phenomena, relating to the 1883 eruption of Krakatau
- Artist: karl johann hermann kiessling
- Format: Landscape
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: The Royal Society
- Main color: Putty
- Color intensity: Vivid
