Model of Callendar's Sunshine Receiver, 19th Century

Made:: 1895-1910 in England

maker:: The Cambridge Scientific Instrument Company Limited; Hugh Longbourne Callendar

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First model of Callendar's sunshine recorder (bolometer), on slate base with glass dust dome cover, by The Cambridge Scientific Instrument Company Limited, England, 1895-1910.

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Category:: Heat

Object Number:: 1930-352

Materials:: slate, glass, platinum (metal), wood (unidentified), mica, pitch and brass (copper, zinc alloy)

Measurements:: overall: 185 mm x 225 mm x 225 mm, , 5.795kg

type:: electronic sunshine recorder and bolometer

credit:: Imperial College of Science & Technology

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