| RefNo | MA/367/4 |
| Previous numbers | MA.370 |
| Level | File |
| Title | Magnetic observations made at Cape Adare, Antarctica, and elewehere, by Louis Bernacchi and William Colbeck |
| Creator | Bernacchi; Louis Charles (1876-1942); Belgian-born Australian physicist |
| Colbeck, William (1871-1930); British Antarctic explorer |
| Date | 3 August 1898-9 February 1900 |
| Description | Magnetometer observations made mainly at Cape Adare, East Antarctica. Sheets contain initial information on the date, observing station, circle no., needle no., setting of azimuth circle, remarks and timings. With tables of needle readings facing east and west of instrument; at poles direct A dipping, and B reversed; with sums and means. The first observation [p.3] was made at Kew Observatory, with the final observations made at a variety of locations, from due west of Coulman Island' [pp.101-103] to Franklin Island, off Antarcita [pp113-115].
Made during the British Antarctic Expedition 1898-1900 [the Southern Cross Expedition] led by Captain Carsten Borchgrevink.
Each recto sheet is headed 'Magnetic dip' and marked as 'K.O. Mag. Form D'. The observer is noted on each sheet, with the signatures of Louis Bernacchi and William Colbeck. There is a 2p. sheet of rough observations and calculations inserted at pp.320/321. |
| Extent | 1 volume; 404p. [pp.116-404 blank or not used; verso pages blank throughout] |
| Format | Printed |
| Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | Half bound in black leather, black cloth boards. Gilded spine lettering: 'Dip Observations'. Front board gilded: 'Antarctic Expedition 1898-9.' |
| Dimensions | 263x212mm. |
| AccessStatus | Open |