Summary
Self-recording rain recorders and wind gauges (anemometer), Sydney Observatory, circa 1900.
Rainfall was collected on the roof of the timeball tower directly above the recording instruments, and directed into the bucket on the right. The weights drive a chart recording mechanism.
Photograph in a photograph album used at Melbourne Observatory, late 19th century.
Description of Content
Self-recording rain gauge and wind gauge, Sydney Observatory.
Physical Description
photograph
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Melbourne Observatory, 1945
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Place & Date Depicted
Sydney Observatory, Observatory Hill, The Rocks, Sydney, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, circa 1900
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Format
Photograph, Black & White
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Keywords
Anemometers, Meteorological Apparatus & Instruments, Meteorological Instruments, Observatories, Rain Gauges
