| RefNo | MA/371/2 |
| Previous numbers | MA.372 |
| Level | File |
| Title | Meteorological observations made at Winter Quarters Bay, Antarctica, by Louis Bernacchi |
| Creator | Bernacchi; Louis Charles (1876-1942); Belgian-born Australian physicist |
| Date | 10 January-10 October 1903 |
| Description | Rough copy daily observations of atmospheric electricity, with accompanying meteorological information. Including diary-style prose descriptions of clouds and aurora. The main sets of data record the date and time of observations, temperature, wind, and clouds; with earth and air electricity readings, and occasional general remarks. The location of the observations was Winter Quarters, at McMurdo Sound. However a note [p.50] describes a local change of location: 'Brought electrometer, stand, & pole over to ship. Observations now taken in same way as before on ice-floe about 100 yds away from ship's side'. The notebook commences [p.1]: 'No.81 Electrometer observation Winter Harbour'. There are some records of expedition photography [p.172] 'Cloud Photos' and [p.194] 'Spectrum Photos with Prismatic Camera'.
Made during National Antarctic Expedition 1901-1904 [the Discovery Expedition] led by Captain Robert Falcon Scott.
Label to inner front board: 'Roberts & Leete Manufacturing Stationers...19 to 25 Bermondsey Street E.C. and 23 Lime Street, E.C., London...No.61727'. |
| Extent | 1 volume; 202p. [pp.88-171 blank] |
| Format | Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | Pencil on paper. Black cloth binding, with pencil in place. Typed paper label to spine: 'MA.372'. |
| Dimensions | 176x130mm. |
| AccessStatus | Open |