Reference number | EL/P2/12 |
Level | Item |
Title | Letters, from Giovanni Poleni to James Jurin, dated at Padova [Padua] |
Creator | Poleni; Giovanni (1683-1761); professor of astronomy, mathematics, and experimental physics, Padua; Marquis of the Holy Roman Empire; antiquarian |
Date | 1731 |
Description | Dated 1 June 1731 - sends meteorological observations from Padova for the last six years
Dated 1 June 1731 - concerns details for compiling a system of natural philosophy; methodology for his meteorological observations; details about the barometer and thermometer used; details about the meteorological observations |
Language | English |
Extent | 12p |
Format | Manuscript |
Place origin | Padua, Veneto, Italy |
Origin coordinates | 45.41519, 11.88181 |
Digital images | View item on Science in the Making |
Access status | Open |
URL description | Also available on Early Modern Letters Online |
URL | http://emlo.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/profile/work/89a65478-ea16-4e02-985b-fe487e2ea131 |
Fellows associated with this archive
Code | Name | Dates |
NA5031 | Jurin; James (1684 - 1750); physician | 1684 - 1750 |
NA2829 | Poleni; Giovanni (1683 - 1761); Marquis | 1683 - 1761 |