Observations of the Sun and Jupiter by John Willis

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1879-1906 in Folkestone
Observations of the Sun and Jupiter by John Willis Observations of the Sun and Jupiter by John Willis Observations of the Sun and Jupiter by John Willis Observations of the Sun and Jupiter by John Willis Observations of the Sun and Jupiter by John Willis Observations of the Sun and Jupiter by John Willis Observations of the Sun and Jupiter by John Willis Observations of the Sun and Jupiter by John Willis Observations of the Sun and Jupiter by John Willis Observations of the Sun and Jupiter by John Willis Observations of the Sun and Jupiter by John Willis Observations of the Sun and Jupiter by John Willis Observations of the Sun and Jupiter by John Willis Observations of the Sun and Jupiter by John Willis Observations of the Sun and Jupiter by John Willis Observations of the Sun and Jupiter by John Willis Observations of the Sun and Jupiter by John Willis Observations of the Sun and Jupiter by John Willis Observations of the Sun and Jupiter by John Willis Observations of the Sun and Jupiter by John Willis Observations of the Sun and Jupiter by John Willis Observations of the Sun and Jupiter by John Willis Observations of the Sun and Jupiter by John Willis Observations of the Sun and Jupiter by John Willis Observations of the Sun and Jupiter by John Willis Observations of the Sun and Jupiter by John Willis Observations of the Sun and Jupiter by John Willis Observations of the Sun and Jupiter by John Willis Observations of the Sun and Jupiter by John Willis Observations of the Sun and Jupiter by John Willis Observations of the Sun and Jupiter by John Willis Observations of the Sun and Jupiter by John Willis Observations of the Sun and Jupiter by John Willis Observations of the Sun and Jupiter by John Willis Observations of the Sun and Jupiter by John Willis Observations of the Sun and Jupiter by John Willis Observations of the Sun and Jupiter by John Willis Observations of the Sun and Jupiter by John Willis
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Group of 275 pencil, ink and colour wash observations of the Sun and Jupiter made by Willis in Folkestone between 1879 and 1906. Some include detailed spot diagrams, and some manuscript notes on the viewing conditions.

Drawings 1-229 comprise studies of sunspots during 1882 (44), 1883 (5), 1884 (1), 1885 (12), 1893 (22), 1903 (1), 1904 (45), 1905 (96), and three undated.

Drawings 230-275 comprise studies of Jupiter during 1879 (1), 1885 (4 + 1 photograph), 1890 (3), 1891 (1), 1892 (1), 1904 (2), 1905 (5), 1906 (2), and six undated, and [20] other papers prepared but unused. -

Drawing 18, Eclipse of the Sun 17 May 1882.

Grey/yellow observation of sunspots made by John Willis on 12 March 1882 at 11:30am. On the reverse Willis has noted “Large Spot (120)” (x120 magnification) which is delineated on the drawing. One of 275 pencil, ink and colour wash observations of the Sun and Jupiter made by Willis in Folkestone between 1879 and 1906.

Grey/yellow observation of the Sun, 12 March 1882

1882
Grey/yellow observation of sunspots made by John Willis on 23 April 1882. On the reverse Willis has written: "Note. This view of the sun had to be taken at intervals, as the weather was very stormy, and the glimpses of sunshine were 'few and far between', and there may have been many more spots (J.W. 23.4.82)" One of 275 pencil, ink and colour wash observations of the Sun and Jupiter made by Willis in Folkestone between 1879 and 1906.

Grey/yellow observation of the Sun, 23 April 1882

1882
Pale grey/yellow observation of sunspots made by John Willis on 27 April 1882 at 9:30am. One of 275 pencil, ink and colour wash observations of the Sun and Jupiter made by Willis in Folkestone between 1879 and 1906.

Pale grey/yellow observation of the Sun, 27 April 1882

1882
Pale grey/yellow observation of sunspots made by John Willis on 30 April 1882 at 10:30am. One of 275 pencil, ink and colour wash observations of the Sun and Jupiter made by Willis in Folkestone between 1879 and 1906.

Pale grey/yellow observation of the Sun, 30 April 1882

1882
Pale grey/yellow observation of sunspots made by John Willis on 6 May 1882 at 9:30am. One of 275 pencil, ink and colour wash observations of the Sun and Jupiter made by Willis in Folkestone between 1879 and 1906.

Pale grey/yellow observation of the Sun, 6 May 1882

1882
Grey/yellow observation of sunspots made by John Willis on 7 May 1882 at 10am. One of 275 pencil, ink and colour wash observations of the Sun and Jupiter made by Willis in Folkestone between 1879 and 1906.

Grey/yellow observation of the Sun, 7 May 1882

1882
Splodgy dark grey/yellow observation of sunspots made by John Willis on 13 May 1882 at 6pm. On the reverse Willis has noted "This view of the sun was very fine - The bright faculae on the eastern limb were very conspicuous - and scarcely any drawing could give an adequate idea of their appearance. - The large group of spots are evidently the same as three visible on the 16 April, though somewhat altered in appearance. 13.5.82 - J.W." Faculae are areas of greater brightness on the Sun that are hotter; sunspots are cooler. One of 275 pencil, ink and colour wash observations of the Sun and Jupiter made by Willis in Folkestone between 1879 and 1906.

Dark grey/yellow observation of the Sun, 13 May 1882

1882
Grey/yellow observation of sunspots made by John Willis on 14 May 1882 at 11am. One of 275 pencil, ink and colour wash observations of the Sun and Jupiter made by Willis in Folkestone between 1879 and 1906.

Grey/yellow observation of the Sun, 14 May 1882

1882
Grey/yellow observation of sunspots made by John Willis on 15 May 1882 at 6pm. One of 275 pencil, ink and colour wash observations of the Sun and Jupiter made by Willis in Folkestone between 1879 and 1906.

Grey/yellow observation of the Sun, 15 May 1882

1882
Dark brown/yellow observation of the Sun, 17 May 1882

Dark brown/yellow observation of the Sun, 17 May 1882

1882
Assorted sunspots observed by John Willis on 10 April 1904 at 4:45pm, on 11 April 1904 at 10:20, and the same group on 12 April 1904. One of 275 pencil, ink and colour wash observations of the Sun and Jupiter made by Willis in Folkestone between 1879 and 1906.

Observation of the Sun, 10 - 12 April 1904

1904

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Category:
Art
Object Number:
2001-769
Materials:
paper, pencil, ink, col. wash
Measurements:
overall: 145 x 160 mm
type:
drawing
credit:
Sotheby's (Olympia)

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A paper prepared by John Willis to observe the Sun or Jupiter, but unused. One of 275 pencil, ink and colour wash observations of the Sun and Jupiter made by Willis in Folkestone between 1879 and 1906.

Unused brown/cream paper for observation of Jupiter