The Solar Eclipse

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XII, Issue 239, 22 September 1922, Page 5

The Solar Eclipse

PERFECT OBSERVATION CONDITIONS. IN THE TOTALITY AREA. SUCCESSFUL PHOTOGRAPHIC WORK. I By Cable.—Press Association.—Copyright.] (Received 22, 12.55 p.m.) Sydney, Sept. 22. The latest advices from the totality zone show that the eclipse was observed under perfect conditions and scientists are highly satisfied with the results.Goodiwindi station reports that the eclipse was up to standard time, as the totality approached the atmosphere distinctly cooled and stars were brightly visible. The tremendous horns of the Corona stood out with remarkable effect and the whole phases of the eclipse presented a magnificent spectacle. {Special trains and vehicles from the country brought great crowds to the township, where a public holiday was observed. Siauthorpe reports similarly. During I the totality birds went to rest and cocks crowed. Ou the Westralian side of the Continent observer were equally favoured with splendid weather conditions. Photographic work was specially successful, and is expected to yield results o-z the highest importance in connection with shadow bands and other phenomena. Professor Clooke, one of the Goodiwindi observers, states he got eight photographs for Einstein tests —one on the eclipse region and one on tho selected test region, but could say nothing at present as to the results of the Einstein tests. The Corona was so brilliant that he was just a little doubtful whether the star images have been swamped. In Victoria and Tasmania clouds considerably interfered with the view’. Everywhere the keenest interest was evidenced. Streets werecrowdod with people watching the phenomena. The warning against attempting to view the eclipse w’ith the naked eye was generally observed and a roaring trade was done in specially-prepared glass.—(A. and N.Z.)