RefNo | MA/230 |
Previous numbers | MA.230 |
Level | File |
Title | Meteorological observations at Somerset House, London, England, by James Hudson [?] |
Date | 1 October 1827-31 December 1828 |
Description | Daily meteorological readings at the Royal Society's home at Somerset House. Each printed sheet contains two sets of observations, from 9.00 a.m and 3.00 p.m. Both have basic readings of air pressure and temperature from an internal barometer with an attached thermometer, and an external thermometer. The morning readings also have dew-point, rain and wind. Below these, general remarks on weather and cloud conditions.
According to Francis Baily, the Society's barometer was fixed in a closet adjoining the Library in Somerset House from 1822. 'Description of a new barometer, recently fixed up in the apartments of the Royal Society', by Francis Baily, Proceedings of the Royal Society, v.4 (1837) pp.1-3. |
Extent | 1 volume: 457f. [recto only, occasional notes verso] |
Format | Printed |
Manuscript |
PhysicalDescription | On paper. Red library buckram binding. Spine gilding: 'Royal Society Meteorological Observations Oct.-Dec. 1827-1828 M.A.230'. Badge from the Royal Society's coat of arms below. |
Dimensions | 229x159mm. [binding] |
AccessStatus | Open |
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