Phototransparency

An image showing 'Glass positive plate of the eclipse of the Sun 1919. AST1093'

An image showing 'AST1093. Phototransparency. 30.5 x 25 CM. Glass positive of the eclipse of the Sun 1919. These images have been processed to 250+ MB (16bit) Tiff and may have issues displaying on slower hardware.'

An image showing 'Record Shot - Do not reproduce.'

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Phototransparency, plass positive plate of the total eclipse of the Sun, seen on 29 May 1919. The Sun's outer atmopshere (corona) and a large promience are clearly visible.

Rectangular, bottom right hand corner of the plate is broken. Stored in a large cardboard box.

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Object Details

ID:	AST1093
Collection:	Astronomical and navigational instruments
Type:	Phototransparency
Display location:	Not on display
Creator:	Unknown
Date made:	1919
Credit:	National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements:	Overall: 2 mm x 300 mm x 255 mm