Record

RefNoMA/256/4
Previous numbersMA.259
LevelFile
TitleMagnetic observations made at Port Louis, Falkland Islands, visited by HMS Erebus, by [James Clark Ross?]
CreatorRoss; Sir James Clark (1800-1862); polar explorer
Date21 July-28 November 1842
DescriptionDaily magnetic observations made at Port Louis, using a declination magnetometer, a bifilar magnetometer, and a vertical force magnetometer. The readings are plotted against Gottingen mean time, at [most often] hourly intervals. With end-columns for thermometer readings and weather observations, usually wind direction and force.
Extent736p. [pp.240-736 blank]
FormatManuscript
PhysicalDescriptionFull vellum binding. Typed paper label to top of spine: 'Met. Arch. 259'. Inner front board has an engraved paper label: 'Jones & Causton, Wholesale Stationers...47 Eastcheap, Fish Hill Street...'.
Dimensions370x242mm.
AccessStatusOpen
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