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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Straw electroscope (without straws)
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Ronald's Electroscope, gold leaf
Ronald's Electroscope, straw
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
Portions of Ronalds' electrostatic telegraph, 1816
