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RefNoMA/192
Previous numbersMA.192
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TitleMagnetic and meteorological observations at Kremsmünster [Austria], by Marian Wolgang Koller
CreatorKoller; Marian Wolfgang (1792-1866); Austrian Benedictine monk, astronomer, and meteorologist
Date18 March 1840-6 January 1847
DescriptionHourly magnetic observations [pp.3-74] taken on monthly term days from 24-25 January 1844-23-24 December 1846. Headed [p.1]: 'Beobachtungen der variationen magnetischen declination und Horizontal Intensitat Term ms Tagen an der Jahre 1844, 1845, 1846 auf der Sternwarte zu Kremsmunster' [Observations of the variations of magnetic declination and horizontal intensity on term ms days in the years 1844, 1845, 1846 at the observatory at Kremsmunster]. With monthly comparisons of the observatory clock against Gottingen mean time [p.75].

Followed by daily meteorological observations, including columns for date, barometer and thermometer readings, Reaumur scale psychometer, Saussure hygrometer, wind direction and force, cloud cover, and general remarks. Headed [p.79]: 'Meteorologische termins Beobachtungen vom Marz 1840 bis December 1846 angestellt auf der Sternwarte zu Kremsmunster' [Meteorological observations from March 1840 to December 1846 made at the Kremsmunster Observatory].
Extent1 volume: 160p. [pp.77-78 and pp.159-160 blank]
FormatManuscript
PhysicalDescriptionInk on paper, half bound in red leather, marbled paper boards. Gilt spine lettering 'Kremsmünster', with the Royal Society badge at the lower spine, overlaid by a typed paper label, 'Met Arch 192'.
Dimensions260x211mm.
AccessStatusOpen
RelatedMaterialHS/11/91
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