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Machin describes an aurora borealis observed on 3 October 1726, about three days after the full moon, in Broxmouth, 20 miles north of Berwick. Note reads: 'This is not to be printed'.

Subject: Astronomy / Meteorology

Read to the Royal Society on 13 February 1734

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CLP/4ii/22
Earliest possible date
13 February 1734
Physical description
Ink on paper
Page extent
2 pages
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Manuscript

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John Machin

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John Machin, Paper, 'Aurora borealis observed at Broxmouth, the Duke of Roxburge's seat in Scotland' by Mr [John] Machin, 13 February 1734, CLP/4ii/22, The Royal Society Archives, London, https://makingscience.royalsociety.org/items/clp_4ii_22/paper-aurora-borealis-observed-at-broxmouth-the-duke-of-roxburges-seat-in-scotland-by-mr-john-machin, accessed on 15 October 2024

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