| RefNo | MA/6 |
| Previous numbers | MA.6 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Meteorological observations [at Zurich, Switzerland], by Johann Jacob Scheuchzer |
| Creator | Scheuchzer; Johann Jakob (1672-1733); mathematician and natural historian |
| Date | 1706-1726 |
| Description | Tables of annual readings of barometrical pressure and rainfall. The set commences with summaries of highs and lows of barometer readings by year, 1706-1712 and 1717. The manuscript continues with more detailed tables of monthly barometer readings, including summary highs and lows, 1718-1726, with the omission of January-July 1722. A second sheet of tables provides details of monthly and annual highs and lows of water level in the years 1708-1711 and 1718-17 with rainfall 1708-1711 and 1717-1725, each with totals.
Sheet 1 headed: 'Mercurii altitedines in Barometro observatae Figuri a Joh Jacobo Scheuchzer M.D. Matheseos Prof.' [heights of mercury observed in the barometer, figures by Johann Jacob Scheuchzer M.D. professor of mathematics]. Sheet 2 heading 'Limagi fluvii incrementa & decrementa' [rises and falls in the river Limmat], and 'Pleuria & nix coelo lapsa' [rainfall and snowfalls].
The manuscript is endorsed [p.4]: 'Dr Scheuchzers Heights of Barr. of Limet river & Quantit. of Rain Ais. 1706 to 1726'. Typed paper label: 'J.J. Scheuchzer. Place of observation not stated.'. |
| Language | Latin |
| Extent | 4p. [p.2 blank] |
| Format | Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper |
| Dimensions | 364x298mm. |
| AccessStatus | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA1410 | Scheuchzer; Johann Jakob (1672 - 1733); mathematician and natural historian | 1672 - 1733 |