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Thermometer - Fahrenheit, Grimoldi
Reg. No: ST 022112
- Summary:
- Fahrenheit thermometer, made by Grimoldi, Melbourne. Range +20 to 120 degrees. Used at Melbourne Observatory.
- Description:
- Overall length 13 3/4 inches. Divided on the stem in single degrees and marked every 5 degrees and figured every 10 degrees on a glass mount 9 inches long.
- Acquisition Information:
- Transfer from Melbourne Observatory, 1945
| Discipline: | Technology |
More information
| Tagged with: | physical apparatus instruments, 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: | Thermodynamics |
| Tertiary Classification: | measuring equipment |
| Inscriptions: | Mount marked 'GRIMOLDI, MELBOURNE'. |
| Maker: | John B. Grimoldi, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| 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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