Compasses | August 31, 2019
Compasses at Greenwich to Point to True North for the First Time in 360 Years
The Royal Observatory has announced that, at some point over the next two weeks, compasses at Greenwich will point true north for the first time in about 360 years. And for some parts of the UK, this may not happen for another 20 years. Either way, it is a once-in-a-lifetime event.
Vavasseur Antiques - Antique & Vintage Aneroid Barometers, Barographs & Other Scientific Instruments | August 23, 2019
Testing Aneroid Barometers for Accuracy & Function
Aneroid barometers that have not been properly serviced and calibrated may be prone to one or more of the many common faults that are found and the oft-cited Plastic Bag Text is fallible. Buying an instrument that has not been properly checked is therefore a lottery.
Featured, Media Mentions, Vavasseur Antiques - Antique & Vintage Aneroid Barometers, Barographs & Other Scientific Instruments | January 8, 2019
Vavasseur Scientific Instruments Featured in “Homes & Antiques” Magazine
We’re thrilled that several of our antique scientific instruments have been showcased in the February 2019 edition of “Homes & Antiques” magazine as part of its “Look to the Stars” feature. Barothermograph c1925 Spencer Browning Sextant c1870 Negretti & Zambra Gyroscope c1865
Barographs, Barometers in Action, Weather | October 1, 2018
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