Sir Francis Ronalds 1788 - 1873
- occupation:
- Inventor of the electric telegraph, Meteorologist
- Nationality:
- British; English
1788-1873, inventor of the electric telegraph; meteorologist, British; English
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Dry voltaic pile, 11.5 inches long
Straw electroscope (without straws)
Ronalds' Photobarometrograph, 1847
Ronalds' rain and vapour gauge (evaporimeter) by Adie & Son
Ronald's Electroscope, straw
Ronald's Electroscope, gold leaf
Two bronze screws from the Portions of Ronalds' electrostatic telegraph
Ronald's electrical apparatus for atmospheric observations, copper rod to go through roof to atmosphere
