| RefNo | MS/622 |
| Level | SubFonds |
| Title | Horizontal pendulum records from the 1901 to 1904 British National Antarctic 'Discovery' Expedition |
| Creator | Bernacchi; Louis Charles (1876-1942); Australian physicist; astronomer; Physicist and astronomer of the Discovery British National Antarctic Expedition |
| Date | 24 March 1902-1 December 1903 |
| Description | Observations of movements of a horizontal pendulum on Ross Island, with latitude and longitude coordinates given. Includes gradual displacements and angular measurements, plus data from the barometer and thermometer. |
| Extent | 55 charts |
| PhysicalDescription | Loose papers |
| Dimensions | 490x298mm |
| Place origin | Hut Point, Ross Island, Antarctica |
| Origin coordinates | -77.85, 166.633333 |
| Notes | According to the published reports of the expedition [see 'National Antarctic Expedition 1901-1904: Physical Observations (1908)], these measurements were taken on a Milne seismograph (instrument number 37) supplied by instrument maker Robert William Munro. Observations were recorded by Louis Bernacchi, and John Milne FRS wrote the discussion of the results in the published volume. |
| AccessStatus | Open |
| RelatedRecord | MS/591 |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA7131 | Milne; John (1850 - 1913) | 1850 - 1913 |