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Observations of the Sun, 1870
Observations of the Sun, 1870. Series of photographs of the Sun made in March and April 1870 by US astronomer Lewis Morris Rutherfurd (1816-1892). Rutherfurd, named at upper right, was renowned for his early photographs of the Sun, Moon, planets and stars. This series of photographs starts at lower left and progresses chronologically from left to right. The dark spots visible on the solar disc are sunspots, areas of magnetic activity that are cooler than the rest of the Suns surface. This photographic sequence was presented to the Royal Astronomical Society by British astronomer James Buckingham on 13 January 1871
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This print showcases the groundbreaking "Observations of the Sun, 1870" series by American astronomer Lewis Morris Rutherfurd. Renowned for his early photographs of celestial bodies, Rutherfurd's pioneering work in astrophotography revolutionized our understanding of the solar system. In this remarkable sequence, captured during March and April 1870, a grid-like arrangement presents twelve monochrome images progressing chronologically from left to right. The dark spots scattered across the solar disc are sunspots, areas of magnetic activity that appear cooler than their surroundings on the Sun's surface. The significance of these observations cannot be overstated; they provided vital insights into solar physics and paved the way for further research in this field. This photographic series was presented to the prestigious Royal Astronomical Society by British astronomer James Buckingham on January 13th, 1871. Transporting us back to an era when scientific exploration was at its zenith, this historical photograph print captures both the curiosity and dedication that fueled early astronomical research. It serves as a testament to Rutherfurd's contributions as an influential figure in astronomy and reminds us of humanity's ceaseless quest to unravel the mysteries of space.
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