| RefNo | MA/16/2 |
| Previous numbers | MA.16 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Meteorological observations at Feldhausen, South Africa, by John Frederick William Herschel |
| Creator | Herschel; Sir John Frederick William (1792-1871); British mathematician and astronomer |
| Date | 21-22 September 1837 |
| Description | Thirty-seven hourly observations, commencing at 6.00am on 21 September and continuing to 6.00pm on 22 September [Autumn equinox]. With columns for: observation number; atronomical time of observation; barometer readings reduced to 32 degrees Fahrenheit and to 32 degrees Fahrenheit and RS standard; temperature measured by internal thermometer and external dry and wet external thermometers; wind direction and force; quantity of blue sky; and remarks on the general state of the weather.
Headed: 'Hourly Meteorological Observations made at Feldhausen, CGH on the 21st and 22d September 1837 by Sir John F.W. Herschel.'
An short note below the main table commences: 'Temperature of water in well 30 feet deep...'. Endorsed [p.2]: 'Meteorological Hourly Obs. Feldhausen Sir J.F.W. Herschel Sep. 1837'. With a typed paper label: 'Feldhausen Cape of Good Hope, 1836, 1837. JFW Herschel.' |
| Extent | 2p. |
| Format | Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper |
| Dimensions | 380x234mm. |
| AccessStatus | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA8238 | Herschel; Sir; John Frederick William (1792 - 1871); astronomer | 1792 - 1871 |