Astronomers are greatly disappointed when, having traveled halfway around the world to see an eclipse, clouds prevent a sight of it; and yet a sense of relief accompanies the disappointment.
Simon Newcomb Quotes
The reports of the eclipse parties not only described the scientific observations in great detail, but also the travels and experiences, and were sometimes marked by a piquancy not common in official documents.
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| Birth: | 12th March, 1835 |
| Death: | 11th July, 1909 |
| Nationality: | Canadian |
| Profession: | Astronomer, Economist, Mathematician, Writer |
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