- Campbell-Stokes Sunshine Recorder Mk II
Archive
Bib No.:
- 631882
Level:
- Item
Archive Reference:
- MET/4/3/89
Creator:
- Negretti and Zambra
Date:
- 1943
Extent of unit:
- Length 20cm Width 21cm Height 23cm
Description:
- Made in the UK by the company Negretti and Zambra in 1943. Sir Gabriel Stokes modified the original Campbell sunshine recorder of 1853 and in 1879 produced the first Campbell-Stokes sunshine recorder. Further refined in 1884 by adding a spherical lens suspended in a yoke, this meant that the whole assembly, including the card holder could then be adjusted to suit almost any latitude. This instrument has a heavy black base with the maker's name, Negretti and Zambra, London and the serial number MO317/43 engraved in white, which is worn and fading. The glass sphere is suspended using brass crews as is the card holder, there is no card in the card holder.
Media Type:
- Artefact
Language:
- N/A
Conditions Governing Access:
- Open
Conditions Governing Reproduction:
Owning Organisation:
- Met Office
Location:
- Library
Collection:
- Archive Collection
Status:
- Reference Only
Location (Room/Bay):
- Library Display Cabinet 17