| RefNo | MA/251/8 | 
| Previous numbers | MA.251 | 
| Level | Item | 
| Title | Magnetic and astronomical observations at the Madras Magnetic Observatory, India, by Samuel Owen Edgar Ludlow | 
| Creator | Ludlow; Samuel Owen Edgar (d.1888); British army officer in India | 
| Date | 25-26 January 1842 | 
| Description | Dip of the needle observed at Madras, 25 January 1842; with measurement of absolute declination, based on six pairs of stars, 26 January 1842.
  Signed [p.2]: 'S.O.E. Ludlow Supt'. Annotated [p.1] 'Recd. March 14th '42 E.S.'.   | 
| Extent | 2p. [p.2 blank] | 
| Format | Manuscript | 
| PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper.  | 
| AccessStatus | Open |