The Eclipse

Hokitika Guardian, 22 September 1922, Page 3

The Eclipse

I’KRFEC'TLY OHSKHYET). ACSTItAUAN AND N. 7.. CAULK ASSOCIATION. Received this (lily at I 2.2 b p.m.) KYD.YKY. Soptomt>er 22. I. it .'si advices I'rtim the totality zone show the eclipse was observed under perfect conditions. The scientists me highly satisfied with the results. (icond iw indi station reports the eclipse wits np to standard time. As totality approached, the ntnn sphere distinctly cooled and the stiirs were brightly visible. The treniendons horns of the corona stood out with remarkable effect. The whole .phases of the eclip-e mesented a matiniliceul spectacle. Special trains and vehicles from country broiiolit fireat crowds to tile township where a public holiday was observed. STanthorpe reports similarly. During the totality birds went to rest and

cocks crowed. On the West rail m side of the cont'iient the observers were ciputlly favoured with splendid weather conditions and the phutgiaphic work was specially successful and is expected to yi -Id i(>snlts of the highest importance. ii, connection with the shadow handami other phenomena. Professor Cooke one of the Goomiiwiinli observers, slates he got eight photographs from Einstein tests, one on the eclipse region, and one on a selected test region bin Iu- could say nothing at present as to tin' results of the Einstein tests The corona was so brilliant that he was just a little doubtful whether sta r images have been swamped.

Li Victoria and Tasmania, clouds considerably interfered with the view. Everywhere the keenest interest was evinced. The streets were crowded with people watching the phenomena Tl'i warning against attempting 'o view the eclipse with the naked eye

was generally observed and a roaring trade was done in specially prepared