May 15, 1836: The naming of Baily’s beads

The annular eclipse of May 15, 1836, has an important place in history because an astronomer who observed it coined a term for a phenomenon millions of viewers had seen before and have seen since. English astronomer Francis Baily experienced 4 minutes 22 seconds of totality from Jedburgh, England. Like others before him — including Continue reading "May 15, 1836: The naming of Baily’s beads" The post May 15, 1836: The naming of Baily’s beads appeared first on Astronomy Magazine .

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