"An Account Of The Total Eclipse Of The Sun On Sept. 7, 1858, As Observed Near Olmos, Peru" by J.M. Gilliss offers a detailed historical record of a significant astronomical event. This account, extracted from the Smithsonian Contributions to Knowledge, provides valuable insights into the methods and observations of 19th-century astronomers. Gilliss's report meticulously documents the atmospheric conditions, the eclipse's progression, and any anomalies noted during the event.
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