| RefNo | MS/119/2/138 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter from John Allan Broun, Makerstoun, Kelso to Humphrey Lloyd |
| Date | 3 April 1843 |
| Description | Broun conveys to Lloyd points relating to his observations. Discussion on daily observations made of the vertical component of the micrometer head and how they differed from day to day. The effect that temperature observations are having on magnetic intensity observations and the problems this is causing. Broun gives reasons to give corrected observations. Broun notes Mr [Russells] observations were unsatisfactory. Discussion on the possibility to eliminate the effect of temperature readings from daily observations. Discussion on observation of disturbances. |
| Extent | 4p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper |
| AccessStatus | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA3813 | Broun; John Allan (1817 - 1879) | 1817 - 1879 |
| NA8252 | Lloyd; Humphrey (1800 - 1881) | 1800 - 1881 |