Ephemerides Barometricae Mutinenses (anni M.DC.XCIV) by Bernardino Ramazzini et al.
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"Ephemerides Barometricæ Mutinenses (anni M.DC.XCIV)" by Bernardino Ramazzini et al. is a scientific publication written in the late 17th century. This work focuses on meteorological observations specifically related to barometric measurements and the impact of atmospheric conditions on mercury levels in barometers. It reflects the early efforts of scientists to understand weather patterns and atmospheric pressure, contributing to the field of meteorology. The opening of the publication introduces Ramazzini's observations regarding the
behavior of mercury in a Torricellian barometer over a year, correlating its movements to various weather conditions. He discusses his experiments and findings, noting that contrary to established beliefs, mercury levels often drop when rainy weather is expected, disputing prior assumptions about atmospheric weight. The section also highlights Ramazzini's ongoing investigation into the relationship between atmospheric pressure and weather phenomena, underscoring a scientific exploration of natural laws during a period when such systematic study was just beginning. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Ramazzini, Bernardino, 1633-1714 |
|---|---|
| Author | Boccabadati, Giovan Battista, 1635-1696 |
| Author | Torti, Francesco, 1658-1741 |
| Title |
Ephemerides Barometricae Mutinenses (anni M.DC.XCIV) Cum Disquisitione Causae ascensus ac descensus Mercurii in Torricelliana fistula iuxta diversum Aeris statum |
| Credits | E-text prepared by the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (archive.org) |
| Language | Latin |
| LoC Class | QC: Science: Physics |
| Subject | Meteorology -- Early works to 1800 |
| Subject | Barometers -- Early works to 1800 |
| Subject | Atmospheric pressure -- Italy -- Modena -- Early works to 1800 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 51045 |
| Release Date | Jan 26, 2016 |
| Last Update | Oct 22, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 389 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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