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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1895

Page

16

Photographic stars and observatories near Arequipa 1805 arc

The article reviews the rise of stellar photography at Harvard and Cambridge and details the Arequipa Peru station with the Boyden telescope, describing advances in photographic plates, the southern hemisphere observatories, and the push for broader southern sky surveys. It highlights Pickering's leadership, the mood toward science, and debates on northern versus southern facilities.

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Serpents Sleep Eyes Warned by Nighttime Habits

Narrative excerpt describes nocturnal snake behavior and sleep, detailing eyelid mechanics where the eyes close or remain open, how snakes rest in shaded spots, and stories of handling venomous species. Accounts include copperheads, adder encounters, and a Trinidad reservoir sighting, with vivid field observations and close-quarters handling of a sleeping venomous snake.

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