| RefNo | HSF/2/1/87 |
| Previous numbers | 32.8.75 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Drawing, solar prominence, by John Herschel, after James Francis Tennant |
| Creator | Herschel; John (1837-1921); British army officer and astronomer |
| Tennant; James Francis (1829-1915); British army officer and astronomer |
| Date | 26 October [1868] |
| Description | Sequence of six figures showing the structure of a solar prominence observed in India during the total solar eclipse of 18 August 1868.
Headed 'Six Sketches of the Great Horn. From Photos'. Inscribed lower left 'traced from sketch by Major Tennant'. With a note 'Not to be used for publication'. |
| Extent | 1p. |
| Format | Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper |
| Dimensions | 110x178mm. |
| AccessStatus | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA7955 | Herschel; John (1837 - 1921); Colonel; military engineer, surveyor and astronomer | 1837 - 1921 |