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RefNoMA/348/17
Previous numbersMA.348
LevelItem
TitleNotebook of magnetic intensity observations made at Colaba Observatory, Bombay [Mumbai], India, by [Arthur Bedford Orlebar]
CreatorOrlebar; Arthur Bedford (1810-1866); British mathematician and inspector of schools
Date11 September-4 December 1845 and 22-23 June 1846
DescriptionDaily readings of deflections and vibrations using a [bar?] magnetometer. Commencing with a description of experimental method: 'The large magnet No. 3 was humg in the box and the telescope adjusted very mearly in the magnetic meridian...'.

The notes are paper bound, inscribed in pencil [front cover]: 'Observations for Intensity'.
Extent90p. [p.49, and pp.64-77, pp.80-87 blank]
FormatManuscript
PhysicalDescriptionInk and pencil on paper
Dimensions203x167mm.
AccessStatusOpen
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