Luke Howard’s rain gauge

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Luke Howard’s rain gauge
Manufacturer	(unknown)
Production years	1800–18
Production location	(unknown)

The Quaker pharmacist Luke Howard named the main cloud types at the beginning of the 19th century, and used a five-inch gauge funnel for his rainfall measurements. This size is still standard after nearly 200 years.

[edit] Memories

Do you remember big rainfalls? Add your memories.

[edit] In the Science Museum's Records

Inv. No: 1902-86

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