| RefNo | MA/192 |
| Previous numbers | MA.192 |
| Level | File |
| Title | Magnetic and meteorological observations at Kremsmünster [Austria], by Marian Wolgang Koller |
| Creator | Koller; Marian Wolfgang (1792-1866); Austrian Benedictine monk, astronomer, and meteorologist |
| Date | 18 March 1840-6 January 1847 |
| Description | Hourly magnetic observations [pp.3-74] taken on monthly term days from 24-25 January 1844-23-24 December 1846. Headed [p.1]: 'Beobachtungen der variationen magnetischen declination und Horizontal Intensitat Term ms Tagen an der Jahre 1844, 1845, 1846 auf der Sternwarte zu Kremsmunster' [Observations of the variations of magnetic declination and horizontal intensity on term ms days in the years 1844, 1845, 1846 at the observatory at Kremsmunster]. With monthly comparisons of the observatory clock against Gottingen mean time [p.75].
Followed by daily meteorological observations, including columns for date, barometer and thermometer readings, Reaumur scale psychometer, Saussure hygrometer, wind direction and force, cloud cover, and general remarks. Headed [p.79]: 'Meteorologische termins Beobachtungen vom Marz 1840 bis December 1846 angestellt auf der Sternwarte zu Kremsmunster' [Meteorological observations from March 1840 to December 1846 made at the Kremsmunster Observatory]. |
| Extent | 1 volume: 160p. [pp.77-78 and pp.159-160 blank] |
| Format | Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper, half bound in red leather, marbled paper boards. Gilt spine lettering 'Kremsmünster', with the Royal Society badge at the lower spine, overlaid by a typed paper label, 'Met Arch 192'. |
| Dimensions | 260x211mm. |
| AccessStatus | Open |
| RelatedMaterial | HS/11/91 |