Herschel actinometer by Robinson & Barrow, 1842

Made:
1842
maker:
Robinson and Barrow
and
John Frederick William Herschel
Herschel actinometer by Robinson & Barrow, 1842

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Herschel actinometer by Robinson & Barrow, 1842

Details

Category:
Meteorology
Object Number:
1995-822
Materials:
wood, metal, glass and bone
Measurements:
overall: 5.7 x 69.3 x 8.3 cm
type:
actinometer
credit:
Meteorological Office, Berkshire