| RefNo | MS/257/2/151 |
| AltRefNo | Sa.533 |
| Previous numbers | ES2/18/533 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter from James Farquharson, Alford to Edward Sabine |
| Date | 3 March 1842 |
| Description | Farquharson sends a report of a rare phenomenon, ‘the appearance of the aurora borealis below the clouds’. Refers to the height of the meteor, and other witnesses of the event. Discusses the nature of shooting stars and their ‘association’ with aurora borealis. Farquharson asks Sabine to present the report to the Royal Society. |
| Extent | 2p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper |
| AccessStatus | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA5926 | Farquharson; James (1781 - 1843) | 1781 - 1843 |