I exposed the plates of totality for ten seconds, then withdrew the holder, and handed it to Mr. Douglas.
"Canadian Eclipse Party 1869"
Commander E. D. Ashe
We took several photograms of the partial eclipse before totality, four during totality, and two after; but the weather had become so hazy, immediately after the sun made its appearance, that we could hardly get a picture.
"Canadian Eclipse Party 1869"
Commander E. D. Ashe
Here we have proof that the driving clock was performing its duty well for the first half of totality; and no one will have the hardihood to say that it altered its rate in the next minute and a-half.
"Canadian Eclipse Party 1869"
Commander E. D. Ashe