ECLIPSE OF THE SUN.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLIV, Issue 2485, 26 September 1922, Page 1

ECLIPSE OF THE SUN.

AUSTRALIAN OBSERVATIONS. GOOD CONDITIONS IN TOTALITY ZONE. SYDNEY, Sept. 22. The latest advices from the totality- zone show that the eclipse was observed under perfect conditions, and tho scientists are highly satisfied with the i-esults. The Goodiwindi station reports that the eclipse was up to standard time. As totality approached the atmosphere distinctly cooled. Stars were brightly visible, and the tremendous horns of the Corona stood out with remarkable effect. 'I be whole phases of the eclipse presented a magnificent spectacle. Special trains and vehicles from tho country brought great crowds to the township, where a public holiday was observed. . Stanthorpe reports similarly. During totality the birds went to roost and the cocks crowed. On the Westralian side of the continent the observors were equally favoured with splendid weather conditions. The photographic work was specially successful and is expected to yield results of the highest importance in connection with shadow bands and other phenomena. .... Professor Cooko, one of Goodiwindi observers, states that, hie got eight photographs for the Einstein tests, one being on the eclipse region and one on the selected test region, but he could say nothing at present as to the results of the Einstein tests. The Corona was so brilliant that, ho was just a little doubtful whether the star images have been swamped. In Victoria and Tasmania clouds considerably interfered with the view. Everywhere the keenest interest was evinced. - Tho streets were crowded with people watching the phenomena. The warning against attempting to view the eclipse with the naked eye was generally observed and a roaring trade was done in specially prepared glass.—Press Association.