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Solar Spectra of Prominences, Corona, Aurora Borealis, and Chromosphere

  • Pl. IX

  • 1872 (Published)

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This plate illustrates four spectra from solar phenomena.
Spectrum 1 is Solar Spectrum and Spectrum of the Prominences, during a total Eclipse.
Spectrum 2 is Spectrum of the Corona. Observed by Charles Young (1834-1908).
Spectrum 3 is Spectrum of the Aurora Borealis. Observed by Joseph Winlock (1826-1875).
Spectrum 4 is Solar Spectrum and Spectrum of the Chromosphere.
Gustav Kirchhoff's scale is shown above.

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Schellen, Heinrich. “Solar Spectra of Prominences, Corona, Aurora Borealis, and Chromosphere.” Spectrum Analysis in Its Application to Terrestrial Substances, and the Physical Constitution of the Heavenly Bodies. London, England: M. & N. Hanhart, 1872. https://digital.sciencehistory.org/works/2f75r906p.

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