| RefNo | MA/348/17 |
| Previous numbers | MA.348 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Notebook of magnetic intensity observations made at Colaba Observatory, Bombay [Mumbai], India, by [Arthur Bedford Orlebar] |
| Creator | Orlebar; Arthur Bedford (1810-1866); British mathematician and inspector of schools |
| Date | 11 September-4 December 1845 and 22-23 June 1846 |
| Description | Daily 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'. |
| Extent | 90p. [p.49, and pp.64-77, pp.80-87 blank] |
| Format | Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | Ink and pencil on paper |
| Dimensions | 203x167mm. |
| AccessStatus | Open |