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Meteorological observations, 1866

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 15/184
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An undated printed pamphlet titled 'Meteorology Results Deduced from Meteorological Observations made at certain stations in the Colony of Cape of Good Hope in the years 1861, 1862, 1863, 1864 and 1865 compiled by a Commission Appointed by Government'.

Dates: 1866
Conditions Governing Access: From the Management Group: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Meteorological observations, 1888 - 1893

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 7/121
Scope and Contents *This item is currently restricted for health and safety reasons.* Various meteorological observations comprised mainly of phenomena seen, but with some recorded observations:'Weather chart of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution', October to December 1888.Newspaper cutting from 'The Advertiser', Adelaide, 29 April 1891, concerning the summer of 1890-1891.Photograph of a lightning flash taken by R. Law, 1891.Barometric and meteorological data...
Dates: 1888 - 1893
Conditions Governing Access: This item is restricted for health and safety reasons.
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Meteorological observations and correspondence, 1872 - 1877

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 59/51
Scope and Contents From the Series:

RGO 59 contains records of observations and calculations made at the Hillfoot Observatory, Harrow; papers relating to the Transit of Venus of 1874, including the notebooks and journals of observing stations; and papers concerning miscellaneous astronomical work. Many of the volumes contain loose papers. There is one item in French.

Dates: 1872 - 1877
Conditions Governing Access: From the Management Group: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Meteorological observations and papers, 1837 - 1848

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 6/699
Scope and Contents Observations and requests for information on meteorological phenomena, meteors and the Aurora Borealis. The volume includes observations of rainfall and air pressure; G. Graham's interpolation of London mortality figures and meteorological observations; a summary of weather at Helston, Cornwall, and Whittington, Shropshire; various observations of storms; an account of a hurricane in 'The Glasgow Herald', 1846; various observations of a solar halo; accounts of meteors and the Aurora...
Dates: 1837 - 1848
Conditions Governing Access: From the Management Group: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Meteorological observations and papers, 1856 - 1861

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 6/700
Scope and Contents Meteorological observations and requests for meteorological information. The volume includes observations of temperatures in the River Thames, 26 December 1858 - 29 December 1860; tabulated monthly meteorological observations at Bedford, Cape of Good Hope, New South Wales, Paramatta, Adelaide, Dijon, Helston, Toronto and Lisbon between 1857 and 1860; daily observations at Athens, 1-18 April 1859, and the Radcliffe Observatory, Oxford, 21 October - 8 November 1859; air temperatures at...
Dates: 1856 - 1861
Conditions Governing Access: From the Management Group: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Meteorological questions, 1888 - 1894

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 7/122
Scope and Contents

Questions sent to the Royal Observatory and its answers on the subject of meteorology. The papers are split into two parts, the first part concerning rainfall, the second part relating to wind pressure.

Dates: 1888 - 1894
Conditions Governing Access: This item is restricted for health and safety reasons.
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Meteorological questions, 1898 - 1901

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 7/123
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Questions sent to Royal Observatory and its answers on all areas of meteorology.

Dates: 1898 - 1901
Conditions Governing Access: From the Management Group: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Meteorological readings, 1834-02-01 - 1842-12-31

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 15/182
Scope and Contents

A meteorological register giving daily readings of barometer, wind direction, rainfall, clear sky and thermometer readings.

Dates: 1834-02-01 - 1842-12-31
Conditions Governing Access: From the Management Group: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Meteorological readings, 1878-02-21 - 1878-03-30

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 15/183
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A meteorological register giving barometer readings, temperature, humidity, wind direction and anemometer readings.

Dates: 1878-02-21 - 1878-03-30
Conditions Governing Access: From the Management Group: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Meteorological readings records, 1876 - 1949

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Reference Code: GBR/0265/UA/BG 31
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

The archives comprise a wide range of operational records, covering the management and development of premises and grounds, garden planting, gardening advice within and without the University, visitors and Friends, accounts, bequests (including that by Reginald Cory) and staff, as well as papers concerning interaction with the Botany School and botanical research in general.

Dates: 1876 - 1949
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Among the archives of the Botanic Garden, personal records are closed to scholars for 80 years from the date of creation under data protection legislation. Restrictions are clearly indicated in catalogue entries.
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Meteorological records, 1836 - 1841

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 6/663
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Meteorological observations and related papers, including observations of the equinoxes and solstices, 1836-1840; curves for the barometer, 1840-1841; curves for the thermometers, 1840-1841; curves for wind pressure, 1841; a paper on the mean amount of cloud, 1841; observations of thunderstorms, 1841; and observations of meteors, 1841.

Dates: 1836 - 1841
Conditions Governing Access: From the Management Group: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Meteorological register, 1851-07-01 - 1851-10-14

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 15/185
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The private meteorological register of Thomas Maclear.

Dates: 1851-07-01 - 1851-10-14
Conditions Governing Access: From the Management Group: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Meteorology, 1944-04-11 - 1989

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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/SCC2/79
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Fonds:

This series contains files on each topic set out in Joseph Needham's grand plan for 'Science and Civilisation in China'.

Dates: 1944-04-11 - 1989
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Miscellaneous meteorological papers, 1879 - 1897

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 7/128
Scope and Contents Letter from the Royal Meteorological Society to the Astronomer Royal regarding discrepancies in sunshine records at Kew and Greenwich, 1896.0Summary totals of sunshine at Bunhill Row, Greenwich and Kew, 1896.Undated, unsigned notes regarding the conditions, position, etc., of sunshine recorders [1896].Comparative record of sunshine at Greenwich and Kew, 1891-1896 inclusive [1896].Letter, probably to the Royal Meteorological Society, regarding difference in...
Dates: 1879 - 1897
Conditions Governing Access: From the Management Group: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Miscellaneous meteorological papers, 1884 - 1904

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 7/131
Scope and Contents (1) Miscellaneous papers, 1888-1889Index sheet, 1889.Index sheet, 1888.Letter to W.G. King from H.C. Fox, 1888.Unsigned and undated memorandum [1888].Letter from W. Ellis to H.C. Fox replying to his letter, 1888.Letter from the R.M. College, Kingston, Ontario, and a reply from W. Ellis, 1888.Letter from W. Hoshen Richards regarding droughts and a reply from W. Ellis, 1888.Letter regarding cup...
Dates: 1884 - 1904
Conditions Governing Access: From the Management Group: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Orders, 1884 - 1923

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 7/24
Scope and Contents (1) Financial orders, 1887-1923Orders and notices from the Astronomer Royal to Royal Observatory staff on the rate of pay for observing duties and overtime payments for extra computing, 1887-1912.Summary of payments made to computers during the years 1910-1923, and notice of the rates of pay for observing duties, 1910-1923.Orders and notes from the Astronomer Royal to Royal Observatory staff on the rates of pay for observing duties, 1905-1909.Orders and...
Dates: 1884 - 1923
Conditions Governing Access: From the Management Group: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Papers on magnetism and meteorology, 1841 - 1842

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 6/665
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Miscellaneous papers relating to magnetism and meteorology, including observations of meteors, 9 August 1842; observations with the actinometer, 1842; papers relating to the wind, 1842; papers relating to humidity, 1842; and papers relating to thermometers.

Dates: 1841 - 1842
Conditions Governing Access: From the Management Group: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Papers on magnetism and meteorology, 1841 - 1845

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 6/666
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Miscellaneous papers relating to magnetism and meteorology, including actinometer observations, 1843; changes in the wind, 1843; hygrometrical calculations; and dew point investigations, 1843.

Dates: 1841 - 1845
Conditions Governing Access: From the Management Group: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Papers on magnetism and meteorology, 1844

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 6/667
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Miscellaneous papers relating to magnetism and meteorology, including actinometer observations, changes in the wind, hygrometrical calculations and dew point investigations.

Dates: 1844
Conditions Governing Access: From the Management Group: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Papers on magnetism and meteorology, 1841 - 1845

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 6/668
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Miscellaneous papers relating to magnetism and meteorology, including actinometer observations, changes in the wind, hygrometrical calculations, abstracts of the declination magnet and the horizontal force magnet, and anemometer records.

Dates: 1841 - 1845
Conditions Governing Access: From the Management Group: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Papers on magnetism and meteorology, 1840 - 1848

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 6/669
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Miscellaneous papers relating to magnetism and meteorology, including actinometer observations, changes in the wind, thermometer observations and anemometer records.

Dates: 1840 - 1848
Conditions Governing Access: From the Management Group: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Papers on magnetism and meteorology, 1846

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 6/670
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Miscellaneous papers relating to magnetism and meteorology, including tables for horizontal and vertical force; corrections for temperature; equivalents for vertical force magnets, January to December 1846; and daily and hourly hygrometrical calculations.

Dates: 1846
Conditions Governing Access: From the Management Group: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Papers on magnetism and meteorology, 1847

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 6/671
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Miscellaneous papers relating to magnetism and meteorology, including tables for equivalents of hygrometrical force; micrometer deflections; temperature corrections and vertical force magnet readings; monthly abstracts of magnetic observations; means of dip; notes on the erection of the photographic apparatus; and the declination base-lines.

Dates: 1847
Conditions Governing Access: From the Management Group: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Papers on magnetism and meteorology, 1848 - 1850

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 6/672
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Miscellaneous papers relating to magnetism and meteorology, including tables for vertical force from 1848 to 1850; the valve of the micrometer in the theodolite azimuths for circumpolar stars; Polaris and Delta Ursae Minoris; and the tables used with the needle in Captain Fitzroy's magnetic observatory.

Dates: 1848 - 1850
Conditions Governing Access: From the Management Group: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Papers on meteorological conditions, 1973

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 37/960
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A copy of a memorandum prepared by Bennet McInnes for the Northern Hemisphere Observatory Planning Committee on 'Meteorological Conditions over Madeira', dated 30 August 1973, with a paper on 'The predominant meteorological situations in the eastern Northern Atlantic to the South of 45ºN'.

Dates: 1973
Conditions Governing Access: From the Management Group: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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