| RefNo | MA/254/22 |
| Previous numbers | MA.254 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Magnetic and meteorological observations at the Trivandrum Magnetic Observatory, India, by John Caldecott |
| Creator | Caldecott; John (1800-1849); British astronomer |
| Date | 21-22 October 1841 |
| Description | Hourly observations made at Trivandrum [Thiruvananthapuram], Kerala, of the declination, horizontal force, and vertical force magnetometers, commencing from 10.00p.m. on 21 October [Gottingen Mean Time] and continuing to 9.00p.m. on 22 October 1841. With readings of the barometer and attached thermometer, dry and wet bulb thermometer, and calculated dew point and tension of vapour [in the printed column for electrometer readings] over the same period. There are general remarks on the state of the weather.
Headed 'Abstract of Term-day Observations'. Inscribed [p.4]: 'Trivandrum October 1841'. |
| Extent | 4p. |
| Format | Printed |
| Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper. |
| AccessStatus | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA2446 | Caldecott; John (1800 - 1849) | 1800 - 1849 |