Watson rain gauge and evaporimeter

Made:: 1845

designer:: John Dalton

Watson rain gauge and evaporimeter, designed by John Dalton, c. 1845.

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Category:: Meteorology

Object Number:: 1893-130

Materials:: copper and brass

Measurements:: overall height and diameter: 37.3 x 25.7 cm

type:: rain-gauge and evaporimeter

credit:: Symons, G.J.

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Watson rain gauge and evaporimeter

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