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Public Lecture
Expedition eclipse
24 July 1999, 15.00
Science Museum, London (Lecture Theatre)
Dr Allan Chapman, fellow of Wadham College Oxford will speak on solar
eclipse expeditions during the last century. The lecture will explore the
colourful characters who travelled to remote parts of the world to view and
uncover the mysteries of the Corona, the Sun's ghostly atmosphere.
Please note that 'last hundred years' should have read 'during the last
century ' i.e. the
19th century
with apologies
Kevin Johnson
Associate Curator - (Astronomy & Mathematics)
Physical Sciences & Engineering Group, Collections Division
Science Museum, London
Tel No.+44 [0]171-938 8053
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