Diagram of experimental apparatus
Date
late 17th century
Creator
Unknown, Artist
Object type
Archive reference number
Manuscript page number
p369
Material
Dimensions
height (page): 288mm
width (page): 197mm
width (page): 197mm
Subject
Description
Drawing framed by lines in ink, with seven drawn figures inside.
The figures depict several experiments and objects:
Figs 1-4: Torricellian experiments
Fig. 5: a water clock (clepsydra)
Fig. 6: a furnace
Fig. 7: catoptric sundial with quadrant
No further text, potentially a copy of a printed image.
In the papers of Robert Boyle.
The figures depict several experiments and objects:
Figs 1-4: Torricellian experiments
Fig. 5: a water clock (clepsydra)
Fig. 6: a furnace
Fig. 7: catoptric sundial with quadrant
No further text, potentially a copy of a printed image.
In the papers of Robert Boyle.
Related fellows
Robert Boyle (1627 - 1691, British) , Natural philosopher
Associated place