Abstract
IN the last number of NATURE (p. 567) there is a very interesting communication from Mr. Fred. Chambers of Bombay. He shows that the barometric pressure at Bombay when graphically exhibited for a series of years, gives a curve which is very similar to the sun-spot curve, and he remarks that the barometric curve lags behind the sun-spot curve particularly in the years of maximum sun-spots. He argues that the sun is probably hottest at times of maximum sun-spots. I have grounds for thinking that I found traces of a somewhat similar relation in discussing the daily range of the thermometer at Kew Observatory, although the results obtained were not so definite as those of Mr. Fred. Chambers.
Article PDF
Author information
Authors and Affiliations
Rights and permissions
About this article
Cite this article
STEWART, B. Sun-spots and Weather. Nature 18, 616 (1878). https://doi.org/10.1038/018616b0
Issue Date:
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/018616b0
Comments
By submitting a comment you agree to abide by our Terms and Community Guidelines. If you find something abusive or that does not comply with our terms or guidelines please flag it as inappropriate.