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Data on altitude and directon of a magnetic needle recorded by Mr Philips [Henry Phillippes?] and Mr Marre at Whitehall.

Subject: Magnetism

Reference number
CLP/9ii/1
Earliest possible date
08 January 1665
Physical description
Ink on paper
Page extent
3 pages
Format
Manuscript

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Notes, observations of variation of a magnetic needle at Whitehall by Mr Philips [Henry Phillippes?] and Mr Marre, 08 January 1665, CLP/9ii/1, The Royal Society Archives, London, https://makingscience.royalsociety.org/items/clp_9ii_1/notes-observations-of-variation-of-a-magnetic-needle-at-whitehall-by-mr-philips-henry-phillippes-and-mr-marre, accessed on 07 August 2026

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