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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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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
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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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