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Thermometer - Standard Maximimum, Fahrenheit, R.& J. Beck, London, circa 1920s
Reg. No: ST 022114
- Summary:
- Standard maximum Fahrenheit thermometer, by R. & J. Beck, London. Range -10 to +120 degrees. Used at Melbourne Observatory.
- Description:
- Overall length 18 3/4 inches. Fitted on a nickel bronze frame with a porcelain scale plate marked every 5 degrees and figured every 10 degrees. Divided on the stem in single degrees.
Temperature is registered by means of a separate portion of the column. - Acquisition Information:
- Transfer from Melbourne Observatory, 1945
| Discipline: | Technology |
More information
| Tagged with: | meteorology, physical apparatus instruments, standard weights measures, thermometers |
| Themes this item is part of: | Melbourne Observatory Collection, Science & Measurement Collection, Positional Astronomy at Melbourne Observatory, Weights & Measures at Melbourne Observatory, Melbourne Observatory & Standard Time in Victoria, Astrographic Catalogue, Transits of Venus, 1874 & 1882, Buildings at Melbourne Observatory, Star Observations & Personal Equation, Meteorology at Melbourne Observatory, 1863-1908, Melbourne Observatory, 1863-1944, Geodetic Survey of Victoria, 1858-1872 |
| Primary Classification: | PHYSICAL SCIENCES |
| Secondary Classification: | Meteorology |
| Tertiary Classification: | thermometers |
| Inscriptions: | Frame marked 'R. & J. BECK 31 CORNHILL LONDON. STANDARD NO. 2877'. |
| Maker: | R. & J. Beck, London, England, Great Britain, circa 1920s |
| User: | Melbourne Observatory, South Yarra, Victoria, Australia |
Themes
This item is part of the following themes:
- Melbourne Observatory Collection
- Science & Measurement Collection
- Positional Astronomy at Melbourne Observatory
- Weights & Measures at Melbourne Observatory
- Melbourne Observatory & Standard Time in Victoria
- Astrographic Catalogue
- Transits of Venus, 1874 & 1882
- Buildings at Melbourne Observatory
- Star Observations & Personal Equation
- Meteorology at Melbourne Observatory, 1863-1908
- Melbourne Observatory, 1863-1944
- Geodetic Survey of Victoria, 1858-1872
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