Two magic lantern slides showing total solar eclipse

Made:: 1860-1868 in England

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Two magic lantern slides showing total solar eclipse

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Category:: Astronomy

Object Number:: 1988-816

Materials:: mahogany, glass and complete

Measurements:: overall [x2]: 10 x 150 x 100 mm

type:: lantern slides (astronomical), solar eclipses, sun, corona, solar prominences and chromosphere

credit:: Mr F.W.H. Smith

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Two magic lantern slides showing total solar eclipse

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