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Observation site of the 1927 Eclipse by the Astronomer Royal plaque

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The public map records this plaque for Observation site of the 1927 Eclipse by the Astronomer Royal. Its recorded inscription reads: From this point the Astronomer Royal Sir Frank Dyson F.R.S. viewed the total eclipse of the sun 1927 June 29 5H 24M U.T. This plaque was unveiled by Dr. Patrick Moore C.B.E., F.R.A.S. 1999 July 27 Lat. 54° 4.2 N. Long. 2° 17.7 W Altitude 174 m

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