Eclipse maps, 1950 - 1958
Scope and Contents
Maps printed by the Hydrographic Department of the Admiralty marked up to show the path of eclipses:
Map of the East Siberian Sea, Northern Russia and North America depicting the path of the total eclipse of 12 September 1950.
Map of the North Pacific Ocean depicting the path of the total eclipse of 12 September 1950.
Map of the Eastern Pacific Ocean and Central and South America depicting the path of annular eclipse of 7 March 1951.
Map of Southern Africa and the South Atlantic Ocean depicting the path of the total solar eclipse of 25 February 1952.
Map of the British Islands depicting the path of total solar eclipse of 30 June 1954.
Map of the South Pacific Ocean depicting the path of the total solar eclipse of 12 October 1958.
Dates
- Creation: 1950 - 1958
Creator
- From the Series: Nautical Almanac Office (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
1 bundle(s) (1 bundle)
Language of Materials
English
Finding aid date
2006-08-31 10:28:01+00:00
Subject
- Admiralty (Organization)
Repository Details
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