Since the late 19th century, adventurous female 'eclipse chasers' have contributed to science in Australia
- Written by: Toner Stevenson, Honorary history affiliate in the School of Humanities, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, University of Sydney
Elizabeth Campbell operating the Floyd Telescope, 1922 total solar eclipse. State Library Western Australia 4131B/3/8, enhanced detail, Author providedA total solar eclipse is a remarkable alignment of our Sun, Earth and the Moon, as the latter casts a perfect shadow across the former.
If you’re in the narrow path of the shadow of the Moon,...
