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Unused brown/cream paper for observation of Jupiter

Art

1879-1906

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

Art

1879-1906

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.

Brown/creamy yellow observation of the Sun, 12 July 1905

Art

1905

Brown/creamy yellow observation of sunspots made by John Willis on 12 July 1905 between 5 and 6pm. On the reverse Willis has noted: "This view was taken with difficulty, clouds passing frequently in front of the sun. JW". One of 275 pencil, ink and colour wash observations of the Sun and Jupiter made by Willis in Folkestone between 1879 and 1906.

Grey green/grey striped observation of Jupiter, 8 September 1890

Art

1890

Grey green/grey striped observation of Jupiter made by John Willis on 8 September 1890 at 10:30pm. "3 inch. 240. Splendid night. Definition perfect — J.W." 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, 23 December 1883

Art

1883

Observation of sunspots made by John Willis on 23 December 1883 at 12:30. His observations are pencilled on the sheet with north, east, south, west lines ruled. One of 275 pencil, ink and colour wash observations of the Sun and Jupiter made by Willis in Folkestone between 1879 and 1906.

Brown/cream observation of the Sun, 15 June 1882

Art

1882

Brown/cream observation of sunspots made by John Willis on 15 June 1882 at 6:20pm. One of 275 pencil, ink and colour wash observations of the Sun and Jupiter made by Willis in Folkestone between 1879 and 1906.

Brown/creamy yellow observation of the Sun, 24 July 1885

Art

1885

Brown/creamy yellow observation of sunspots made by John Willis on 24 July 1885 at 8am. 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, 15 April 1904

Art

1904

Observation of sunspots made by John Willis on 15 April 1904 at 5:30pm. 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, 25 March 1893

Art

1893

Observation of sunspots made by John Willis on 25 March 1893 at 2:30pm. One sunspot is delineated. One of 275 pencil, ink and colour wash observations of the Sun and Jupiter made by Willis in Folkestone between 1879 and 1906.

Dark blue/grey striped observation of Jupiter, 10 October 1892

Art

1892

Dark blue/grey striped observation of Jupiter made by John Willis on 10 October 1892. On the reverse Willis has noted: "3 inch. 250. Sat II and its shadow". This drawing shows shadow transit of Europa. One of 275 pencil, ink and colour wash observations of the Sun and Jupiter made by Willis in Folkestone between 1879 and 1906.

Brown/beige observation of the Sun, 13 July 1905

Art

1905

Brown/beige segment observation of sunspots made by John Willis on 13 July 1905. The spots are delineated. One of 275 pencil, ink and colour wash observations of the Sun and Jupiter made by Willis in Folkestone between 1879 and 1906.

Black/beige observation of the Sun, 17 May 1905

Art

1905

Black/beige observation of sunspots made by John Willis on 17 May 1905 at 5pm. On the reverse Willis has noted "Spots" which are 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.

Names of Principal Guests at the Ceremony of the Laying of the FInal Stone at Folkstone Pier

Documents

1904

Names of Principal Guests at the Ceremony of the Laying of the Final Stone at Folkestone Pier by his excellency Mons. Paul Cambon G.C.V.O. Dated 12th July, 1904. Cardboard leaflet, folded down the middle, printed by J. English in Folkestone.

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

Art

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.

Grey/yellow observation of the Sun, 7 May 1882

Art

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.

Yellow/beige observation of the Sun, 19 March 1882

Art

1882

Yellow on beige paper observation of sunspots made by John Willis on 19 March 1882 at 11:30am. 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, 16 April 1882

Art

1882

Grey/yellow observation of sunspots made by John Willis on 16 April 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.

Dark grey/yellow observation of the Sun, 9 April 1882

Art

1882

Dark grey/yellow observation of sunspots made by John Willis on 9 April 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.

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

Art

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 brown/cream observation of the Sun, 30 May 1882

Art

1882

Pale brown/cream observation of sunspots made by John Willis on 30 May 1882 at 8:30am. One of 275 pencil, ink and colour wash observations of the Sun and Jupiter made by Willis in Folkestone between 1879 and 1906.

Turquoise/yellow observation of the Sun, 6 April 1904

Art

1904

Turquoise/yellow, ringed observation of sunspots made by John Willis on 6 April 1904 at 5pm. One of 275 pencil, ink and colour wash observations of the Sun and Jupiter made by Willis in Folkestone between 1879 and 1906.

Brown/yellow observation of the Sun, 6 December 1905

Art

1905

Brown/yellow observation of sunspots made by John Willis on 6 December 1905 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.

Brown/yellow observation of the Sun, 1 July 1905

Art

1905

Brown/yellow observation of sunspots made by John Willis on 1 July 1905 at 5:30pm. On the reverse Willis has noted: "Much faculae on both limbs 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.

Brown/cream observation of the Sun, 17 April 1904

Art

1904

Brown/cream observation of sunspots made by John Willis on 17 April 1904 at 4:50pm. 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, 30 October 1905

Art

1905

Segment observation of sunspots made by John Willis on 30 October 1905 between 9:50 and 10am. The spots are delineated and the corners are black blc, trc. One of 275 pencil, ink and colour wash observations of the Sun and Jupiter made by Willis in Folkestone between 1879 and 1906.

Brown/yellow observation of the Sun, 6 October 1905

Art

1905

Brown/yellow observation of sunspots made by John Willis on 6 October 1905 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.

Black/yellow observation of the Sun, 29 April 1893

Art

1893

Black/yellow observation of sunspots made by John Willis on 29 April 1893 at 6:20pm. One of 275 pencil, ink and colour wash observations of the Sun and Jupiter made by Willis in Folkestone between 1879 and 1906.

Blue-green/yellow observation of the Sun, 17 May 1904

Art

1904

Dark blue-green/yellow observation of sunspots made by John Willis on 17 May 1904 at 4:45pm. 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

Art

1879-1906

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

Art

1879-1906

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.

Brown/yellow observation of the Sun, 27 June 1905

Art

1905

Brown/yellow observation of sunspots made on 27 June 1905 at 5:30pm. On the reverse Willis has noted: "Enlarged view of group — it extended over a space of nearly 118,140 miles in length by 18,000 in breadth. JW." The group of spots is delineated. 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

Art

1879-1906

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.

Black/creamy yellow observation of the Sun, 2 April 1893

Art

1893

Black/creamy yellow, ringed observation of sunspots made by John Willis on 2 April 1893 at 3pm. One of 275 pencil, ink and colour wash observations of the Sun and Jupiter made by Willis in Folkestone between 1879 and 1906.

Black/yellow observation of the Sun, 10 May 1893

Art

1893

Black/yellow, ringed observation of sunspots made by John Willis on 10 May 1893 at 6:20pm. One of 275 pencil, ink and colour wash observations of the Sun and Jupiter made by Willis in Folkestone between 1879 and 1906.

Photograph of ink wash sketch of Jupiter

Art

1885

"Century" Vol XXIX No. 5, March 1885 photograph mounted on pale green card. This is a photograph of an ink wash sketch of Jupiter. Also shows transit of a satellite. One of 275 pencil, ink and colour wash observations of the Sun and Jupiter made by John Willis in Folkestone between 1879 and 1906.

Blue grey/grey striped observation of Jupiter, 18 February 1885

Art

1885

Blue grey/grey striped observation of Jupiter made by John Willis on 18 February 1885 at 10:10pm. On the reverse Willis has noted: "3 inch. 240. Transit of Sat. Io." One of 275 pencil, ink and colour wash observations of the Sun and Jupiter made by Willis in Folkestone between 1879 and 1906.

Brown/cream observation of the Sun, 4 February 1885

Art

1885

Brown/cream observation of sunspots made by John Willis on 4 February 1885 at 10:45. 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

Art

1879-1906

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.

Brown/yellow observation of the Sun, 10 December 1905

Art

1905

Brown/yellow observation of sunspots made by John Willis on 10 December 1905 at 10:15am. One of 275 pencil, ink and colour wash observations of the Sun and Jupiter made by Willis in Folkestone between 1879 and 1906.

Brown/yellow observation of the Sun, 10 June 1905

Art

1905

Brown/yellow observation of sunspots made by John Willis on 10 June 1905 at 5:30pm. One of 275 pencil, ink and colour wash observations of the Sun and Jupiter made by Willis in Folkestone between 1879 and 1906.

Turquoise/yellow observation of the Sun, 4 May 1904

Art

1904

Turquoise/yellow observation of sunspots made by John Willis on 4 May 1904 at 4:45pm. One of 275 pencil, ink and colour wash observations of the Sun and Jupiter made by Willis in Folkestone between 1879 and 1906.

Brown/yellow observation of the Sun, 23 July 1905

Art

1905

Brown/yellow observation of sunspots made by John Willis on 23 July 1905 at 5:35pm. On the reverse Willis has noted: "Much faculae in neighbourhood of spots on preceding limb. JW" 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.

Brown/strong yellow observation of the Sun, 25 October 1905

Art

1905

Brown/strong yellow observation of sunspots made by John Willis on 25 October 1905 at 10:15am. On the reverse Willis has noted: "Approximate size of spot - 25,000 x9500 miles A- S- 0/ - penumbra 38,000 x 34,000 miles. JW". A large spot is delineated. 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, 13 August 1905

Art

1905

Segment observation of sunspots made by John Willis on 13 August 1905 at 6pm. The spot is delineated. One of 275 pencil, ink and colour wash observations of the Sun and Jupiter made by Willis in Folkestone between 1879 and 1906.

Brown/yellow observation of the Sun, 24 November 1905

Art

1905

Brown/yellow observation of sunspots made by John Willis on 24 November 1905 at 10:15am. One of 275 pencil, ink and colour wash observations of the Sun and Jupiter made by Willis in Folkestone between 1879 and 1906.

Grey green/yellow observation of the Sun, 19 May 1904

Art

1904

Grey green/yellow observation of sunspots made by John Willis on 19 May 1904 at 4:45pm. One of 275 pencil, ink and colour wash observations of the Sun and Jupiter made by Willis in Folkestone between 1879 and 1906.

Black/cream observation of the Sun, 26 July 1885

Art

1885

Black/cream observation of sunspots made by John Willis on 26 July 1885 at 8:30am. The disc is ruled in quarters to indicate the north-south pole of the Sun and its axis of rotation. Their apparent position changes throughout the year. One of 275 pencil, ink and colour wash observations of the Sun and Jupiter made by Willis in Folkestone between 1879 and 1906.

Brown/yellow observation of the Sun, 12 August 1905

Art

1905

Brown/yellow observation of sunspots made by John Willis on 12 August 1905 at 6:30pm. 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

Art

1879-1906

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

Art

1879-1906

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.