Record

Reference numberMA/350/39
LevelItem
TitleMeteorological observations, made at Penang, Malaysia, signed by T G [Thomas Glanville] Taylor
CreatorTaylor; Thomas Glanville (1804-1848); British astronomer
Date1 November 1844-31 May 1845
DescriptionTables of monthly meteorological observations made near George Town, Penang Island. Daily readings of the barometer, attached and detached thermometers, dry and wet bulb thermometer, wind and weather, made at 3.40a.m, 9.40a.m, 3.40p.m., and 9.40p.m. With hourly meteorological observations of the same, for 21 November and 21 December 1844; with 21 January, 21 February, 21 March, 21 April and 21 May 1845.

Inscribed [p.1]: 'Meteorological Register kept at Penang. From 1 November 1844 to 31 May 1845'. Signed [p.15]: 'T.G. Taylor U.C. Astr.' [Thomas Glanville Taylor].
Extent16p. [p.16 blank]
FormatManuscript
Physical descriptionInk on paper.
Dimensions333x210mm.
Access statusOpen
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