1889 solar eclipse chart, USA
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1889 solar eclipse chart, USA
1889 solar eclipse chart, USA. Blueprint of the total solar eclipse track over California and Nevada, USA, on 1 January 1889. This chart was prepared by US astronomer Charles B. Hill, an assistant at the Lick Observatory, Mount Hamilton, California, USA. Lines of longitude and latitude are shown, with the track (centre) passing across northern California and into Nevada. The central line is shown, along with northern and southern limits for observation of totality, and the time (UTC) and duration of totality on the centre line. The path of totality passed across the northern Pacific, the western USA, and into central Canada
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1889 California Californian Cartography Chart Diagram Duration Label Labelled Labels Latitude Location Longitude Nevada North American Northern Oregon Prediction Projection Region Solar Eclipse Southern Time Timing Total Solar Eclipse Totality Track Blue And White Chas Lick Observatory Limits Predicted Projected
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This print showcases the 1889 solar eclipse chart, a remarkable blueprint of the total solar eclipse track over California and Nevada in the United States. Created by esteemed US astronomer Charles B. Hill, an assistant at the renowned Lick Observatory on Mount Hamilton, this chart provides a fascinating glimpse into historical astronomical research. The meticulously labeled lines of longitude and latitude guide our eyes to the center track passing through northern California and extending into Nevada. The central line is prominently displayed along with the northern and southern limits for observing totality. Additionally, it reveals crucial information such as the time (UTC) and duration of totality on the center line. As we explore this 19th-century illustration, we can trace how the path of totality traversed across the vast expanse of North America - from its origin in the northern Pacific to its journey through western USA before reaching central Canada. With its monochrome aesthetic and intricate cartography, this artwork offers a unique perspective on an extraordinary celestial event that occurred more than a century ago. It serves as a testament to both scientific curiosity and human ingenuity in mapping out natural phenomena like solar eclipses. This print from Science Photo Library allows us to appreciate not only Hill's expertise but also his dedication to advancing our understanding of astronomy during that era.
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