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The Total Eclipse of the Sun, as observed in Sweden by Mr J R Hind (engraving)
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The Total Eclipse of the Sun, as observed in Sweden by Mr J R Hind (engraving)
1102137 The Total Eclipse of the Sun, as observed in Sweden by Mr J R Hind (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Total Eclipse of the Sun, as observed in Sweden by Mr J R Hind. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 16 August 1851.); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 22642238
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Appearance Beads Extinction Observed Rays Of Light Scandinavian Ethnicity Solar Eclipses Sverige Sweden Swedish Total Eclipse
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This print captures the awe-inspiring moment of "The Total Eclipse of the Sun" observed by Mr J R Hind in Sweden. Engraved by an English School artist in the 19th century, this image showcases a rare celestial event that has fascinated humanity for centuries. As the moon's shadow engulfs the sun, a surreal scene unfolds before our eyes. The tangents shooting from behind the moon's limb create a mesmerizing effect, resembling rose-colored prominences dancing in space. Beads of light peek through these cusps, adding to the ethereal beauty of this total eclipse. Mr J R Hind's keen observations and meticulous documentation have allowed us to witness this extraordinary phenomenon as it unfolded over Scandinavia. This particular eclipse holds significance not only for its visual splendor but also for its scientific importance in understanding solar eclipses and their impact on Earth. In Europe, particularly Sweden, where this observation took place, such events hold great cultural and historical value. The image provides us with a glimpse into European astronomy during that era while showcasing Scandinavian ethnicity and heritage. Let this remarkable engraving transport you back to 1851 when Mr J R Hind witnessed firsthand nature's grand spectacle—the perfect harmony between darkness and light—a reminder of how small we are compared to the vastness of our universe.
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