Chasing change: the lasting legacy of India's 1871 eclipse

2022 ◽  
Vol 63 (1) ◽  
pp. 1.24-1.29
Author(s):  
Megan Briers ◽  
Mixie Billina ◽  
Deborah Kent
Keyword(s):  
The Sun ◽  
Total Eclipse

Abstract The total eclipse of the Sun on 12 December 1871 offered a timely test of new astrophysical methods – and a priceless opportunity for one Indian astronomer.

The Total Eclipse of the Sun

Science ◽  
1934 ◽  
Vol 79 (2043) ◽  
pp. 5-5
Keyword(s):  
The Sun ◽  
Total Eclipse

scholarly journals VI. An abstract of a letter written from Geneva, May the 31th, 1706. N. S. By Monsieur J. Chr. Facio Duillier, R. S. S. To his brother Mr Nic. Facio, R. S. S. Containing some observations of the Sun's Eclipse, on the 12th of May, 1706. N. S

1706 ◽  
Vol 25 (306) ◽  
pp. 2241-2246
Keyword(s):  
The Sun ◽  
Common People ◽  
Total Eclipse ◽  
The Common

The total Eclipse of the Sun, which happened on the 12th of May , 1706. N. S. did present to the inhabitants of Geneva a magnificent and Surprizing Sight. The more learned did observe that Eclipse with much satisfaction: but it did strike many of the common people with a great deal of terror.

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