Record

RefNoMA/22/5
Previous numbersMA.22
LevelItem
TitleMeteorological observations at Hudson, Ohio, United States of America, by Elias Loomis
CreatorLoomis; Elias (1811-1889) American mathematician
Date21-22 June 1839
DescriptionHourly observations commencing at 6.00am on 21 June and concluding at 6.00pm on 22 June 1839 [Summer solstice]. The columns record: date and time of observations; barometer readings; temperature by attached thermometer; external thermometer; dew point; wind direction and force; cloud character and direction; and general remarks.

Headed [p.1]: 'Hourly Meteorological Observations for the Vernal Equinox of 1839 made at Western Reserve College, Hudson, ohio, by Prof. Loomis.' Endorsed [p.2]: 'Prof. Loomis Western Reserve College Hudson Ohio 21 March 1839'. With a note: 'Instruments and position the same as on former occasions'.
Extent2p.
FormatManuscript
PhysicalDescriptionInk on paper
Dimensions252x205mm.
AccessStatusOpen
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