Langley's 'Great' Bolometer, 1880-1890

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'Great' bolometer, for detecting and measuring radiant heat, invented and made by S. P. Langley, 1880-90, and used by him at Allegheny Observatory, Pennsylvania, United States.

Details

Category:
Heat
Object Number:
1890-39
Materials:
wood (unidentified), platinum (metal), brass (copper, zinc alloy) and plastic (possibly vulcanite)
Measurements:
overall: 115 mm x x , 180 mm, 2.795kg
type:
bolometer and measuring device (radiant energy)
credit:
Professor S. P. Langley