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Communication to Royal Astronomical Society
- When
- December 1836
- Where
- Royal Astronomical Society
Baily described the phenomenon to the Royal Astronomical Society in December 1836, leading to the term "Baily's beads" coming into use.
Although Halley had observed the effect earlier, the term "Baily's beads" came into use after Baily described the phenomenon to the Royal Astronomical Society in December 1836, following his observation in May.
Sources
- Baily's beads Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-04
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