ECLIPSE OF THE SUN, NOV. 29, 1826
... ECLIPSE OF THE SUN, NOV. 29, 1S6. (From; Moores Azma mc)A In viewing this eclipse it will be necessary to use a smoked or dark glass, for the purpose of defending the eyeagainst the direct rays of the sun. Although the moon is in her perigee at the time of this eclipse, and, of course, her semidiameter exceeds that of the sun, yet, neverthe- lass, the central shade will pass too far above the ...