| RefNo | MS/257/2/150 |
| AltRefNo | Sa.532 |
| Previous numbers | ES2/18/532 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter from James Farquharson, Alford to Edward Sabine |
| Date | 10 November 1830 |
| Description | Includes 'observations of the magnetic variation, dip and intensity made from hour to hour’ on 5th and 6th November. Farquharson remarks on a young man from his parish taking accurate observations. Refers to the weather’s relation to the horary variation. Description of observations taken, and apparatus used. Refers to the aurora borealis. Farquharson describes an event from his childhood regarding the aurora borealis. |
| Extent | 4p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper |
| AccessStatus | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA5926 | Farquharson; James (1781 - 1843) | 1781 - 1843 |