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LicenseHerschel table of the weather
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Print. Herschel Table of the Weather
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Print. Herschel Table of the Weather
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Print. Herschel Table of the Weather. [weather prognostication chart] / Engraved and published March 21st 1815 by R.& E. Williamson, Ornamental Writing Engravers [London]. - Engraving; platemark 23.6x19cm on sheet 34x22cm. - Proof 5d.
This weather prognostication chart from 1815 helped its user make their own weather predictions by reading the positions of the Sun and Moon. Although titled ‘Herschel’s table’ by its publisher, renowned astronomer William Herschel denied any connection with it – even though he did believe that the Moon affected the weather.
Details
- Category:
- Art
- Object Number:
- 1984-1603
- Materials:
- paper (fibre product)
- Measurements:
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overall: 340 x 220 mm
- type:
- print and weather forecasting
- credit:
- Mayfly Ephemera and Books
