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2. The proof that the corona follows the same law of 

 periodicity which affects the sun. 



3. An advance in instrumental means of studying 

 eclipses, shown by the invention of the tasimeter, and 

 the successful photographing of the coronal spectrum. 



4. The accumulation of more facts, which will have 

 their value in combining the observations of different 

 eclipses. 



We may feel sure that future observations will throw 

 more light upon the unsolved problems suggested by the 

 phenomena of an eclipse. The sole object of these ob- 

 servations is to add to our knowledge of this wonderful 

 universe, — a universe which in its grandest or in its 

 humblest appearances speaks its Creator's praise. 



ing this century are unreliable, while the great mass of testimony is opposed to 

 their existence. The objects seen by Prof. Watson in the last eclipse are explained 

 to be certain known stars which would coincide with the observed positions if we 

 admit an error in the observations — an error which is claimed to be witliin the lim- 

 its of accuracy possible under the conditions of observation. This criticism, 

 which is sustained by good arguments, coupled with the mass of negative evi- 

 dence, places the subject once more in a doubtful position. But it is certain that 

 the interest excited by the supposed discoveries will make the search for new 

 planets a prominent part of future eclipse observations. 



