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RefNoMA/159/7
Previous numbersMA.159
LevelItem
TitleMagnetic variation observations at Point St. Francisco, Maranham [Maranhao, Brazil], by Henry Foster and others
Date3-24 August 1830
DescriptionDaily magnetic observations, in three columns, recording hourly position of the north end of the dip needle [degrees, minutes, seconds] at appointed observation times, with temperature in Fahrenheit.

With a title page: 'Horary Variation of a Magnetic Needle Point St. Franciso Maranham'.

Each page is headed: 'Observations on the Horary Changes of a Magnetic Needle, at Maranham'.
Extent9p: pp.147-156
FormatManuscript
PhysicalDescriptionOn paper.
AccessStatusOpen
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