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Magnetograph recording apparatus
Magnetograph recording apparatus. Brass and steel (most likely covered by a light-proof wooden box when used originally)
Framework containing roller attached to steel base. Also clock with 24 numerals on dial. Brass.
Framework approx. 40.5 cm long by 21.5 cm high.
Base 56 cm x 50.5 cm
Roller diameter 14 cm
Clock 12.7 cm high, 9.0 cm wide, 6.4 cm deep
Recording apparatus is similar to the one used with adjacent magnets at the RO for the purpose of recording various magnetic changes.
Framework containing roller attached to steel base. Also clock with 24 numerals on dial. Brass.
Framework approx. 40.5 cm long by 21.5 cm high.
Base 56 cm x 50.5 cm
Roller diameter 14 cm
Clock 12.7 cm high, 9.0 cm wide, 6.4 cm deep
Recording apparatus is similar to the one used with adjacent magnets at the RO for the purpose of recording various magnetic changes.
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Object Details
| ID: | AST0707 |
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| Collection: | Astronomical and navigational instruments |
| Type: | Magnetograph recording apparatus |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Unknown |
| Date made: | Unknown |
| People: | Science Museum Group; Science Museum Group |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 254 mm x 560 mm x 508 mm x 17 kg |