Coronal Thermopile, used by Hugh Longbourne Callendar, 1905

Made:
1900-1905
Coronal thermopile used by Hugh Longbourne Callendar for the

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Coronal thermopile used by Hugh Longbourne Callendar for the
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Coronal thermopile used by Hugh Longbourne Callendar for the 1905 total solar eclipse, 1900-1905.

Details

Category:
Heat
Object Number:
1930-351
Materials:
brass (copper, zinc alloy), mica, solder and possibly plastic
Measurements:
overall: 55 mm x x , 74 mm, .185kg
type:
thermopile (temperature), temperature sensor, thermometer, component and solar eclipse
credit:
Imperial College of Science & Technology