| Reference number | L&P/2/48 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter, 'The aurora borealis of Feb 16' from John Martyn to Martin Folkes |
| Date | 21 February 1750 |
| Description | Subject: Astronomy
Published in Philosophical Transactions, as 'A letter from John Martyn, M. D. Prof. Botan. Cantab. & F. R. S. to the President, concerning an Aurora Borealis seen february 16. 1749-50'
Read 22 February 1750 |
| Extent | 3p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Physical description | Ink on paper |
| Digital images | View item on Science in the Making |
| Access status | Open |
| Related material | DOI: 10.1098/rstl.1749.0067 |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | Name | Dates |
| NA8396 | Martyn; John (1699 - 1768) | 1699 - 1768 |
| NA8378 | Folkes; Martin (1690 - 1754); antiquary and natural philosopher | 1690 - 1754 |