Episode 2 of 3
Janssen's Eclipse Observation
- When
- 18 August 1868
- Where
- Unknown
Pierre Janssen observed the yellow line during the total solar eclipse of August 18, 1868.
An observation of the new yellow line had been made earlier by Janssen at the 18 August 1868 solar eclipse. This observation occurred during a total solar eclipse with a magnitude of 1.0756.
Sources
- Norman Lockyer Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-23
- Solar eclipse of August 18, 1868 Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
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