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Reference numberCLP/6/47
LevelFile
TitlePaper, regarding experiments with barometers and observations of the weather in 1686 by [John] Caswell
Date[1686]
DescriptionBarometric observations by the Oxford mathematician John Caswell in the summer of 1686, particularly the effects of heat on the level of quicksilver (mercury) within the barometer. Caswell reported some of his observations to Edmond Halley at the Royal Society. Includes a table of observations.

Subject: Meteorology / Hydrostatics
LanguageEnglish
Extent4p
FormatManuscript
Physical descriptionInk on paper
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Access statusOpen
Related records in the catalogueCLP/6/47/1
CLP/6/47/2
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CodeNameDates
NA8423Halley; Edmond (1656 - 1742); astronomer1656 - 1742
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