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RefNoMA/254
Previous numbersMA.254
LevelSubSeries
TitleMagnetic and meteorological observations at the Trivandrum Observatory, India, by John Caldecott
CreatorCaldecott; John (1800-1849); British astronomer
Date29 May 1841-31 March 1842
DescriptionReports, tables of data and curves from the Magnetic Observatory at Trivandrum [Thiruvananthapuram], Kerala. With supplementary information, including a description of the observatory.

Sets of observations appear to have been sent by Caldecott in monthly batches to Edward Sabine; presentation and discussion letters appear in the Sabine Letters sequence MS/257/1/262-270.
Extent1 volume: 42 items; 330p. [4p. blank]
FormatPrinted
Manuscript
PhysicalDescriptionInk on paper. Purple cloth binding with spine gilding 'Trivandrum Observations MSS. 1841-42.' Remains of a typed paper label to spine.
Dimensions404x267mm.
AccessStatusOpen
Fellows associated with this archive
CodePersonNameDates
NA2446Caldecott; John (1800 - 1849)1800 - 1849
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