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Reference numberMA/255
Previous numbersMA.250
LevelFile
TitleMagnetic and meteorological observations at the Lucknow Observatory, India, by Richard Wilcox
CreatorWilcox; Richard (fl. 1841-1847); officer in East India Company; director of Lucknow Observatory, India
DateJune 1842-May 1844
DescriptionTables of data, largely from magnetometers in use at the Royal Observatory [Tarewali Kothi] at Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, with observations of the weather. Appararently sent in monthly gatherings to Sir John Frederick William Herschel. Commencing with some presentation letters from the supervising astronomer, Lieutenant Richard Wilcox, to Sir John Herschel.
Extent1 volume
FormatPrinted
Manuscript
Physical descriptionInk on paper. Purple cloth binding with spine gilding 'Lucknow Obsrevations MSS. 1842-44.' With a typed paper spine label 'Met. Arch. 255'.
Dimensions403x263mm.
Access statusOpen
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