Correspondence on magnetic instruments, 1932 - 1936
Scope and Contents
Correspondence with several observatories, the Admiralty and the Physical Department regarding the repair, testing and standardisation of magnetic instruments and the issuing of certificates, 1935-1936; correspondence with the High Commission for India, 1934-1936, regarding the standardisation of magnets for the Colaba Observatory, India, and magnetic instruments for other Indian observatories, such as Alibag; and correspondence and reports relating to the comparison of Eskdalemuir and Abinger magnetometers, 1932-1935.
Dates
- 1932 - 1936
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Extent
1 bundle(s) (1 bundle)
Language of Materials
English
Former / Other Reference
K5
Finding aid date
2006-04-24 14:58:00+00:00
- Abinger Magnetic Observatory
- Admiralty
- Alibag Magnetic Observatory, India
- Astronomical observatories
- Austin, Benjamin A, fl1821 (petitioner to the Board of Longitude)
- Colaba Observatory
- Eskdalemuir Observatory
- High Commission for India
- India
- Magnetism
- Pitt, John (1756-1835) 2nd Earl of Chatham, General
Creator
- From the Series: Dyson, Frank Watson, Sir, 1868 - 1939 (Knight, astronomer) (Person)
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