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Metal Print : Total Solar Eclipse, 1851. Members of the Edinburgh expedition on Bue Island, Norway
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Total Solar Eclipse, 1851. Members of the Edinburgh expedition on Bue Island, Norway
Total Solar Eclipse, 1851. Members of the Edinburgh expedition on Bue Island, Norway with their instruments set up ready for viewing the eclipse, 28 July 1851. Members of the crew from their transport vessel are seated on right by empty packing cases. From Astronomical Observations made at the Royal Observatory, Edinburgh. (Edinburgh, 1857)
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Media ID 9767907
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1851 1857 Astronomical Astronomy Crew Eclipse Edinburgh Empty Expedition Instruments Island July Members Norway Observations Observatory Packing Ready Royal Science Seated Solar Total Transport Vessel Viewing Cases
15"x10" (38x25cm) Metal Print
Experience the awe-inspiring moment of the Total Solar Eclipse of 1851 with our stunning Metal Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, sourced from Universal Images Group (UIG), showcases the Edinburgh expedition members on Bue Island, Norway, eagerly preparing their instruments for this rare astronomical event. The metal print's vibrant colors and exceptional clarity bring the past to life, making it a mesmerizing addition to any room in your home or office. Order now and relive history with this beautiful piece of art.
Your image is printed photographically and bonded to a 3.5mm thick, Dibond board (black polyethylene sandwiched between two sheets of white coated aluminium). The panel is then sealed with a gloss protective covering. Supplied complete with a wall mount which holds the print 10mm from the wall.
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Estimated Product Size is 38.1cm x 25.4cm (15" x 10")
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a significant moment in scientific history - the Total Solar Eclipse of 1851. Members of the esteemed Edinburgh expedition can be seen on Bue Island, Norway, eagerly preparing their instruments for observing this celestial phenomenon on 28th July 1851. The dedicated crew from their transport vessel is seated to the right, surrounded by empty packing cases. The Royal Observatory in Edinburgh played a pivotal role in conducting astronomical observations during this eclipse. This particular image was featured in the book "Astronomical Observations made at the Royal Observatory, Edinburgh" published in 1857. The scene showcases a remarkable blend of science and adventure as these intrepid explorers set up their equipment amidst nature's grandeur. With their instruments poised and ready, they anxiously await the rare event that will unfold before them - when the moon aligns perfectly with the sun, casting an ethereal darkness upon Earth. This photograph serves as a testament to humanity's enduring curiosity about our universe and our relentless pursuit of knowledge. It reminds us of how far we have come since those early days of astronomical exploration while inspiring us to continue pushing boundaries and unraveling mysteries that lie beyond our planet's atmosphere.
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