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Observations of a parherlion
Martha Gerrish
The Royal Society
London, United Kingdom
Letter from Martha Gerrish to the Royal Society in which she describes a parhelion and includes a drawing.
A parhelion, also known as a sun dog, is an atmospheric optical phenomenon that consists of a bright spot to the left and/or right of the sun.
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- Title: Observations of a parherlion
- Creator: Martha Gerrish
- Date Created: 1734
- Rights: Copyright The Royal Society, 2018
- External Link: To license this image please visit the Royal Society Picture Library
- Scientist: Martha Gerrish
- Field: Meteorology
- Catalogue Reference: EL/G2/37-38
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