THE LUNAR ECLIPSE.
TO THE EDITOR OP THE NEW ZEALAND THUS. Sir, —The observer of the lunar eclipse noted the appearance of a star at the left edge of the moon. This star is the top star in the sickle of the constellation Leo. This sickle is in the N.E. about 9 o’clock, and is easily recognised. Close to this star, and on the left, is the planet Uranus. A singularly favorable opportunity is thus given for finding it. The planet and star are both together in the field of any small telescope. In larger telescopes the disc of the planet is visible, shining with, a pale blue light.—l am, &c., Ouseuvee. Wellington, February 20.
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New Zealand Times, Volume XXXIII, Issue 5277, 22 February 1878, Page 2
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115THE LUNAR ECLIPSE. New Zealand Times, Volume XXXIII, Issue 5277, 22 February 1878, Page 2
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