Kater's invariable pendulum and clock for gravity observations, Sumatra by unknown

Kater's invariable pendulum and clock for gravity observations, Sumatra

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Product details Kater's invariable pendulum and clock for gravity observations, Sumatra

Kater's invariable pendulum and clock for gravity observations, Sumatra

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Front elevation showing the Kater invariable pendulum and supporting frame before a clock as set up at the Madras Observatory and used in John Goldingham's temporary expedition observatory. With a secondary figure showing the distance from the pendulum to the small observing telescope. Figure no.4 from Report of the length of the pendulum at the equator...made on an expedition...from the observatory at Madras..., by John Goldingham (Madras, 1824). Scale 1 inch: 1 foot. Original painting pasted onto a backing sheet. Not signed. Paper watermarked: 'C.Wilmot 1817'. John Goldingham (c.1766-1849) British astronomer was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1808.

Original: ink and watercolour on paper. ca. 1824

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