Date of issue : 2 January 2012

Fraunhofer Lines : The Rainbow Lines

This stamp has been issued by Geraman Post to commemorate 225^th anniversary of German physicist Joseph von Fraunhofer (1787–1826) . In physics (optics) , the Fraunhofer lines are a set of spectral lines named after Joseph von Fraunhofer The lines were originally observed as dark features (absorption lines) in the optical spectrum of the Sun.

Stamp with Rainbow

Here is the beautiful set issued by Germany on 2md January depicting Meterological phenomenon. One of the most beautiful sets of this year. The first stamp shown below depicting a Rainbow. All stamps in magnificent colours depict the best gift of Nature - the Picturesque view of the Sky !