Variometer

Description:

This instrument belonged to the Carnegie Institution of Washington, and was probably made in the early 1900s by Max Thomas Edelmann of Munich.

Ref: M. Th. Edelmann, "On the Construction of Earth-Magnetic Instruments," Weather Bureau Bulletin 11 (1893): 511-539.

Maker: Edelmann, Max Thomas

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: Germany: Bavaria, Munich

Subject: Science & Scientific InstrumentsScience & Scientific Instruments

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Credit Line: Carnegie Institution of Washington

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1983.0039.05Accession Number: 1983.0039Catalog Number: 1983.0039.05

Object Name: variometer

Physical Description: metal (overall material)Measurements: overall: 47 1/2 in; 120.65 cm

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a8-d68c-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1029381

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