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Warren de la Rues photograph of total solar eclipse at Rivabellosa, Spain, 18 July 1860. Artist: Warren De La Rue
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Warren de la Rues photograph of total solar eclipse at Rivabellosa, Spain, 18 July 1860. Artist: Warren De La Rue
Warren de la Rues photograph of total solar eclipse at Rivabellosa, Spain, 18 July 1860. This was the first solar eclipse to be photographed, using the Kew Photoheliograph, a purpose-built combined camera and telescope designed by de la Rue and built in 1857 by Andrew Ross
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This print captures a momentous event in the history of astronomy - Warren de la Rue's photograph of the total solar eclipse at Rivabellosa, Spain on 18 July 1860. This groundbreaking image marks the first-ever successful attempt to photograph a solar eclipse, thanks to de la Rue's ingenious invention, the Kew Photoheliograph. The Kew Photoheliograph was a remarkable combination of camera and telescope specifically designed by de la Rue and constructed by Andrew Ross in 1857. Its purpose was to capture celestial phenomena with unprecedented clarity and precision. With this revolutionary instrument, de la Rue managed to freeze time and immortalize the awe-inspiring sight of the moon completely obscuring the sun during this rare cosmic event. In this monochrome print, we witness nature's grand spectacle unfold before our eyes. The stark contrast between black and white adds an ethereal quality to the scene as it highlights every intricate detail - from the sun's corona radiating around its darkened disk to mesmerizing prominences dancing along its edges. As we gaze upon this nineteenth-century masterpiece, we are reminded of humanity's relentless pursuit of knowledge about our universe. De La Rue's pioneering work not only pushed boundaries but also paved the way for future advancements in astronomical photography that continue to deepen our understanding of celestial bodies today. This print is a testament to both scientific achievement and artistic brilliance – capturing a fleeting moment that will forever be etched in history.
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