ECLIPSE OF THE SUN.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 16847, 25 September 1922, Page 8

ECLIPSE OF THE SUN.

CHRISTMAS ISLAND EXPEDITION. FAILURE TO SECURE PHOTOGRAPHS. By Telegranh- Pre«i* Assncin t,ion-~OTopyriarht Australian and N.Z. Cabla Association. (Received September 25, 8.5 a.m.) LONDON, September 23. The keenest, disappointment is felt at the failure of the Christmas Island eclipse expedition. The Astronomer Royal at Greenwich has received wireless and cable advice that, after the elaborate and costly preparations, including instruments totalling six tons, the party was unable to take photographs, owing to clouds. PLATES “VERY SATISFACTORY.” By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. (Received September 25. 11.10 a.m.) PERTH, September 25. The Lick Observatory expedition to Wallal has developed its plates for the investigation ol the Einstein theory. They are considered very satisfactory though a preliminary announcement is not expected for some weeks. MEW ZEALAND’S OPINIONBy Telegraph - Pro-* Association —Copyright Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. (Received September 2-5. 11.10 a.m.) SYDNEY September 25. Professor Begg (OLagoY expects good results fro-m the eclipse observations, but he thinks the stars nearer lhe s*un ft edge may have been recorded clearly in consequence of the dimr 4 iiiig effect of the extrnordinnrilv bright Corona. Professor Begg saiu for New Zealand during -the week.