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Philosophical Magazine Commemoration Number

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history of; navigation; (pendulum clock; chronometer; montre marine; octant; globes); thermometry; (thermometers; barometer; calorimeter; pyrometers); meteorology; (hair-hygrometer); optical; (microscopes; lenses; magic lanterns); electrical; (torsion-balance; leyden jar; electrometer); calculation; (slide rulers; fuller rule)

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Scientific Instruments in the 18th Century

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Article by Robert S. Whipple about the proliferation of scientific instruments during the 18th century.
Donated by Ian Young, descendant of Robert Whipple, in 2013.

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