Account of the Magnetical Observatory of Dublin: And of the Instruments and Methods of Observatory Employed There (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Humphrey Lloyd

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 026742406X ISBN 13: 9780267424061

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore the origins and tools of Dublin’s magnetical research, from historic ideas to hands‑on observation.

This book presents a clear view of how the magnetical observatory in Dublin was conceived, built, and used to study the earth’s magnetic force. It traces the evolution of ideas about declination, inclination, and magnetic intensity, and explains how successive observatories contributed to a global network of measurements. You’ll see how precision instruments and careful procedures turned abstract questions into measurable facts.

Along with historical context, the work details the design and setup of essential instruments, the methods for placing and reading them, and the steps taken to ensure accurate, repeatable observations. It highlights the collaboration between researchers, engineers, and institutions that advanced terrestrial magnetism in the 19th century.

• How magnetical instruments were built, aligned, and calibrated for reliable data
• Methods for measuring horizontal and vertical components of the magnetic force
• Procedures for observing, recording, and comparing data across stations
• Historical milestones that shaped early magnetic research and observatories

Ideal for readers curious about the origins of magnetic science and the practical craft of early observatories.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 026742406X
• ISBN 13: 9780267424061
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 62