Field Note Book Crocker Land Expedition 1913-1915 No. 53 Seismograph, 1916-1917
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22 eter as being probably 6 min 30 sec fast, by observation on Aldebaran. He is recalculating the rate. 4 Jan. off 10:36:50 No shocks motor ran more rapidly than usual at first, slowing down gradually after 7 a.m. Not absolutely regular. On at 10:38:30 Temp 17° (Outside -11°) round clock 11.6 p.m. 20°, 10p. 12° (store out) lighted store. Temp 11 p.- 18° 5 Jan. off 10:58 No shocks Motor ran all right. Minute marks about 11:02 - 11:50 well - tolemed zincs of battery yesterday + marks ok ... to 6:01 a.m., then minutes fail altogether + 7a. is only later hour mark On 10:59:30 Temp 21° (Outside -15°) Recharged Edison cell using ca 44 lb NH4Cl + started in osc at 11:47 a. 4:30 p, 21.6 6 Jan off 10:50 No shocks Time marks somewhat interrupted up to 1:01 a.m. + then lacking altogether On 10:51:45 Temp 7.6° (Outside -14.6°) lighted store 11:40, 12-15, 14°; 2:45 p- 17°