TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE OP AUGUST 9, 1896. 
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The following were the intructions to the observers ;— 
“One volunteer in each subject to collect results and see that everything- is 
signed. Also these must see Mr. Locryrr in the course of this morning 
(August 9) to report all ready, &c.” 
Disks (F. Hesch, P.O., 2nd CL, to report). 
Disk observers, besides dictating what they see, should afterwards give a sketch 
if possible (small sun). 
Sketches of Corona (Mid. Constable to report). 
Sketchers, besides making drawings, should hand in a written statement of what 
they have seen. Both this and the sketches should be signed. 
Colours of Landsca]pes (H. Beresford, Yeo. Sig., to report). 
Besides filling up the form, each observer should hand in a signed statement of 
his impressions. 
Shadow Phenomena (Private G. Allen, and B,. Collings, Blacksmith, to report). 
(1.) Note shadow approaching from westward. 
(2.) Give an idea of the apparent velocity. 
(3.) Give an idea of the effects on colours, &c. 
(4.) Give an idea of the effects on birds, &c. 
(5.) How long visible before totality ? 
Slit Spectroscopes (Lieut. Law, and T. Makepeace, Ch.E.R.A., to report). 
(1.) What was the nature of the spectrum ? 
(2.) Was it a continuous, or a bright line one ? 
(3.) What were the colours of the bright lines ? 
(4.) What were the colours of the brightest lines ? 
(5.) General remarks. 
Prisms for Observations of Rings (A. Duncan, E.R-. A., to report). 
(l.) Were there any bright rings ? 
(2.) If so, what colours were they ? 
(3.) Which ring was brightest ? 
(4.) Which ring was broadest ? 
(5.) General remarks. 
Timekeepers (Mid. Thomas to take charge of Admiralty chronometer). 
(1.) Warn Mr. Lockver 5 minutes before G.M.T. of first contact. 
(2.) Note times of first and last contacts as called by Mr. Fowler, 
(3.) Warn Mr. Lockver 10 minutes before G.M.T. of commencement of 
totality. 
