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Maximum Inc. Proteus Barometer
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Maximum Inc. Proteus Barometer
Category
Science and Technology
Classification
CHENHALL - Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology - Meteorological T&E - Barometer
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Object Origin
Maximum Weather Instruments
United States of America
Physical Characteristics
Object Description: Brass metal cylinder with silver meter inside. Meter has black text around the center. The meter has two (2) hands, one black and one gold. Black maker's mark is printed on the bottom of the meter face.
Marks: "RAIN / CHANGE / FAIR" "MAXIMUM INC. / USA"
Measurements: Object:
Depth: 2.5 in, Diameter: 6.5 in
Weight: 1.8 lbs
Credit
Gift of Science Associates, 1985.4.1a
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Maximum Inc. Proteus Barometer
About: Maximum Inc. Proteus Barometer
About: Maximum Inc. Proteus Barometer
This Proteus Barometer from Maximum Weather Instruments is an aneroid barometer, which uses the movement of a flexible metal chamber, or diaphragm, to measure changes in atmospheric pressure. The diaphragm, which is connected to a calibrated circular scale, contracts when air pressure is increased and expands when pressure is reduced.
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