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Medal commemorating astronomers Pierre Jules Janssen (1824-1907) and Sir Joseph Norman Lockyer (1836-1920)
Medal commemorating astronomers Pierre Jules Janssen (1824-1907) and Sir Joseph Norman Lockyer (1836-1920) for their spectroscopic observations (made separately) of a new element in the Sun's atmosphere that was later classified as helium.
Obverse: Bearded heads of Janssen and Lockyer conjoined (right), beneath, crossed laurel branches. Legend: 'P. C. JULES JANSSEN J. NORMAN LOCKYER.' Reverse: Cloaked Apollo in chariot drawn by four plunging horses (left). His head is rayed, and while he holds the reins in his left hand, his right hand points towards a flaming sun. Behind the group are the heavens with the signs of the zodiac of Leo (left) and Virgo (right) shown. Some stars. Legend: 'ANALYSE DES PROTUBERANCES SOLAIRES . 18 AOÛT 1868.' Inscription on the edge: 'CUIVRE.'
Obverse: Bearded heads of Janssen and Lockyer conjoined (right), beneath, crossed laurel branches. Legend: 'P. C. JULES JANSSEN J. NORMAN LOCKYER.' Reverse: Cloaked Apollo in chariot drawn by four plunging horses (left). His head is rayed, and while he holds the reins in his left hand, his right hand points towards a flaming sun. Behind the group are the heavens with the signs of the zodiac of Leo (left) and Virgo (right) shown. Some stars. Legend: 'ANALYSE DES PROTUBERANCES SOLAIRES . 18 AOÛT 1868.' Inscription on the edge: 'CUIVRE.'
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC2880 |
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| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Medal |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Dubois, Alphée |
| Date made: | 1868 |
| People: | Janssen, Pierre Jules Cesar; Lockyer, Joseph |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 68 mm |