A Device That Records The Sunshine
Do you know what a sunshine recorder is? This antique technology, formally known as a Campbell-Stokes sunshine recorder, is a device that measures sunlight. Specifically, it records the amount of sunshine at any given location at any time. The results from the recorder can help provide more insight into the weather, climate, and temperature within the area. Another fun fact: The sunshine recorder atop the Blue Hill Observatory in Massachusetts helps researchers maintain North America's longest-running weather record—it's been up there since February 1, 1885!
