Record

RefNoMA/392
Previous numbersMA.392
LevelFile
TitleMagnetic observations at Flagstaff Observatory, Australia, by George Balthazar von Neumayer
CreatorNeumayer; Georg Balthasar von (1826 - 1909); German meteorologist
Date1 May-31 December 1858
DescriptionHourly magnetic observations made at Flagstaff Hill Observatory, Melbourne, Victoria. Arranged by day, each section headed by the date; with readings taken from midnight to 11.00p.m. on each day. Columns for time, readings and reductions for declination, intensity, and inclination [reductions for declination not completed], temperature in the Horary House [the magnetic instrument house at Flagstaff Observatory], reduction to Fahrenheit, and general remarks.

The volume contains occasional press cuttings, noting earthquakes reported in the region.

Headed [p.1]: 'Melbourne Observations' and signed by G B von Neumayer. The inner leaf is inscribed: 'Presented to the Library of the Royal Society London'.
Extent1 volume; 248p. [p.248 blank]
FormatManuscript
PhysicalDescriptionInk on paper. Full calf binding. Red leather label on front board, with gilt lettering and decoration: 'Magnetical Observations. 1 May to 31 Dec. 1858.'. Paper label to inner front board: 'Bound by Wm. Detmold Bookbinder 35 Collins St. East Melbourne'.
Dimensions308x202mm.
AccessStatusOpen
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