The Diary of the Higashi-Hakura Family (IMAGE)

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The Diary of the Higashi-Hakura Family

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The diary of the Higashi-Hakura family (page 86a-b, call number B2-164), which is owned by the Azumamaro Jinja in Kyoto. The appearance of the zenith aurora over Kyoto on Sept. 17 1770, is described in detail with references to the position of the Milky Way.

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Azumamaro Jinja

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