| RefNo | HS/19/213 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Table of measures for the photographs of solar eclipse at Rivabellosa, by Warren de la Rue |
| Date | 1860s |
| Description | Handrwitten in Warren de la Rue's hand, on graduated paper. Table of measures with results of measures of the photographs of the solar eclipse taken by Warren de la Rue and the expedition on 18 July 1860; positions calculated by [Richard Christopher] Carrington for Rivabellosa, Spain and calculations by Mr Farley.
References the position and angle of the photographs, last contact, middle of eclipse etc.
Note: "later commencement and earlier termination of eclipse point to an error in the absolute (not relative) diameters of Sun & Moon assumed in the calculations". |
| Extent | 1 f. |
| Format | Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper |
| Dimensions | 380 mm x 243mm |
| Digital images | View item on Science in the Making |
| AccessStatus | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA8238 | Herschel; Sir; John Frederick William (1792 - 1871); mathematician and astronomer | 1792 - 1871 |
| NA3837 | Rue; Warren de la (1815 - 1889); chemist and astronomer | 1815 - 1889 |