Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around locating an English version of G. Lemaitre's papers published in the Annales de la Société Scientifique de Bruxelles in 1927. Participants express challenges in finding translations and discuss the implications of translation accuracy on scientific credit.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory, Debate/contested, Meta-discussion
Main Points Raised
- One participant seeks an English translation of G. Lemaitre's papers, noting their library lacks access to the journal.
- Another participant references a different paper from the Mon. Not. R. Astron. Soc. as potentially relevant.
- A participant mentions finding a translation but claims it is incomplete, specifically noting missing paragraphs related to the expansion constant, which they argue affects the attribution of credit to Hubble over Lemaitre.
- There is a request for the source of the translation, indicating ongoing difficulty in locating the text.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants do not reach a consensus on the availability of an accurate English translation, and there is disagreement regarding the completeness and fidelity of existing translations.
Contextual Notes
Participants express uncertainty about the accuracy of translations and the implications for historical credit in scientific discoveries. There are references to specific missing content that may influence the understanding of Lemaitre's contributions.