The Royal Observatory, Greenwich Measuring the Sunshine - Antique Print from 1880
C1880

The Royal Observatory, Greenwich Measuri…

Artist:

W.Basslett Murray

The Royal Observatory, Greenwich began daily measurements of sunshine hours in the 19th century using Campbell-Stokes sunshine recorders. This instrument features a glass sphere that acts as a lens, scorching a burn mark onto a card to measure sunlight intensity. … Read Full Description

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Full Title:

The Royal Observatory, Greenwich Measuring the Sunshine

Date:

C1880

Artist:

W.Basslett Murray

Condition:

In good condition.

Technique:

Original engraving

Image Size: 

220mm 
x 300mm

Paper Size: 

240mm 
x 340mm
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The Royal Observatory, Greenwich Measuring the Sunshine - Antique Print from 1880

Genuine antique
dated:

1880

Description:

The Royal Observatory, Greenwich began daily measurements of sunshine hours in the 19th century using Campbell-Stokes sunshine recorders. This instrument features a glass sphere that acts as a lens, scorching a burn mark onto a card to measure sunlight intensity. A famous 1880 engraving by the Illustrated London News illustrates this, highlighting early meteorological work. 

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