RESEMBLING THE SOLAR CORONA. 



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In this experiment, then, we have actually produced the 

 very features which are so extraordinary in the larger 

 phenomenon ; and were there no other evidence that the 

 solar corona is electrical, it seems to me that this resem- 

 blance constitutes a very strong proof. When two things 

 existing at different times, or in different places, resemble 

 each other perfectly, and resemble nothing else in the 

 range of our knowledge, surely that is high probability 

 that they are akin. 



We may, however, expect, if the sun is electrical, to find 

 some direct indications of its electricity. Such indications 

 are not wanting, but are increasing every day. There are 



