August 31, 1932 eclipse |
Eclipse-A-Scope |
This sporty Moderne style viewer was manufactured by Tremont Optical Company, 99 Broadway, Cambridge, Massachusetts. |
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"Bailey's Beads: As the Sun is disappearing completely the Sunlight shining between the mountains of the moon breaks up into sections of brilliant light. |
The Shadow Bands: Just prior to the total eclipse, a series of shadows sweep over the surface of the fields. Watch for them and also the stars that appear during totality. |
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The Corona: After the Sun is blotted out, the beautiful spectacle, the Corona appears. Streamers of pearl colored light extend out across the dark heavens."
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This particular viewer was annotated in pencil that it was used at the Eastham (Massachusetts) Town Hall during the eclipse.
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