Account Of The Magnetical Observatory Of Dublin And Of The Instruments And Methods Of Observation Employed There (1842)

By Humphrey Lloyd

Book Overview

""Account of the Magnetical Observatory of Dublin and of the Instruments and Methods of Observation Employed There"" is a historical book written by Humphrey Lloyd in 1842. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the magnetics observatory in Dublin, Ireland, and the various instruments and methods used for observation during that time. The book covers the history and development of the observatory, including its establishment and the challenges faced during its early years. It also describes the various instruments used for magnetic observations, such as the dip circle, the declination circle, and the horizontal force magnetometer. The author provides detailed explanations of the workings of these instruments and the methods used for taking readings and making calculations. Additionally, the book includes a discussion of the various phenomena observed at the observatory, such as magnetic storms and variations in the Earth's magnetic field. Overall, ""Account of the Magnetical Observatory of Dublin and of the Instruments and Methods of Observation Employed There"" is an informative and detailed account of the history and workings of a magnetics observatory during the mid-19th century. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of scientific observation and instrumentation.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165254352
• ISBN13: 9781165254354
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 62 Pages
• Weight: 0.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"