Record

RefNoMS/516/7/5
LevelItem
TitleMemorandum from [George] Tayerr[?], Keeper in Charge, South Cape of Formosa Lighthouse, to the [Royal Society Krakatoa Committee]
Date30 July 1884
DescriptionEnclosure from MS/516/7/2.

Answers to three specific observational questions pertaining to changes in the sky, specifically colours observed, date range of observations, particulars of sights that attracted the observer's attention; and wjhether the observer has ever witnessed anything similar in their lifetime. Observer indicates that the widely observed sunrise and sunset phenomena have not been identified in his location. Comments on pumice dust residue on the lantern and balcony emerging following a Northely wind.
Extent2p
FormatManuscript
AccessStatusOpen
RelatedRecordMS/516/7/2
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