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Thermometer, deep sea

Description

Deep sea thermometer used in the 'Challenger' experiments, by Casella-Miller, London, c.1880

Museum reference

T.1999.382.7

Collection

History of Science

Object name

Thermometer, deep sea

Production information

Casella-Miller, Manufacturer
London, England, Northern Europe

Date

c. 1880

Physical description

metal, glass, mercury, string, rubber

Associations

Tested by Professor Tait: Tait, Peter Guthrie, Professor, 1831 - 1901

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