| RefNo | MA/155 |
| Previous numbers | MA.155 |
| Level | File |
| Title | Meteorological observations at Palermo, Sicily, Italy, by Niccolò Cacciatore |
| Creator | Cacciatore; Niccolò (1770-1841); Italian astronomer |
| Date | 1 November 1819-31 October 1833 |
| Description | Daily meteorological observations [pp.7-172], usually two or three per day. Columns for date and time of observation, 'mattina, mezzogiorno, sera', [morning, midday, evening], grado del Muriametro' [degrees of muriameter], wind direction and strength. These main tables have a brief preface [p.7] and are followed by monthly summaries, 'Ristoretto per i Meji', giving maximums, minimums, differences and means, for the same months..
With a title page: 'Osservazioni muriametriche estratte dagli giornali dell osservazioni meteorologiche istituite nell osservatorio del Collegio Nautico di Palermo da [?] Cacciatore Astronomo del medessimo'. [Muriametric observations extracted from the meteorological observation journals established in the observatory of the Nautical College of Palermo by [?] Cacciatore Astronomer of the same].
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| Language | Italian |
| Extent | 1 volume; 192p. [pp.1-4, pp.189-192 blank]. |
| Format | Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper, half bound in vellum, marbled paper boards. Spine inscribed in ink: 'Osservazioni Muriametriche fatte nel Porto di Palermo' [Muriametric observations made in the port of Palermo]. |
| Dimensions | 314x220mm. |
| AccessStatus | Open |