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Shower of meteors (Leonids) observed over Greenwich, London, 1866 (1884)
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Shower of meteors (Leonids) observed over Greenwich, London, 1866 (1884)
Shower of meteors (Leonids) observed over Greenwich, London, 1866 (1884). The Leonids, named because they emanate from the area of the constellation Leo, are visible in the night sky during November. From Sun, Moon and Stars by Agnes Giberne. (London, 1884)
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Agnes Chromolithograph Greenwich Greenwich Observatory Leonid Meteor Month Night Sky November Observatory Oxford Science Archive Giberne Meteor Shower
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This chromolithograph print, titled "Shower of meteors (Leonids) observed over Greenwich, London, 1866 (1884)" transports us back to a mesmerizing moment in the night sky. The Leonids meteor shower, named after its radiant point in the constellation Leo, graces our atmosphere every November. This stunning image was featured in Agnes Giberne's book "Sun, Moon and Stars" published in London during 1884. The scene unfolds above the iconic Greenwich Observatory as countless meteors streak across the heavens like celestial fireworks. Against a backdrop of velvety darkness speckled with stars, these luminous trails paint a breathtaking spectacle that leaves viewers awestruck by nature's grandeur. A solitary tree stands tall amidst this cosmic display, its branches reaching towards the shooting stars as if trying to capture their ethereal beauty. The time of day is indistinguishable from this nocturnal panorama; it could be midnight or dawn - an eternal moment suspended between worlds. This vividly colored chromolithograph captures not only the scientific marvels but also evokes a sense of wonder and curiosity about our place within the universe. It serves as a reminder that even amidst bustling city life in nineteenth-century England, natural phenomena can still captivate and inspire us. As we gaze upon this enchanting print by Agnes Giberne from Heritage Images' collection at Oxford Science Archive, we are transported to another era where science meets artistry and where
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