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Which Dutch astronomer was present at the observation of the 1868 solar eclipse that Chulalongkorn attended?

  • Christiaan Huygens

  • Jan Oort

  • Edmond Halley

  • Herman Schellen

Answer

Herman Schellen was a Dutch astronomer and one of the first to observe the 1868 solar eclipse in Thailand. He was invited by Chulalongkorn, the King of Siam, to attend the observation. The eclipse was a rare event and it was important for scientists to observe it. Schellen was able to observe the eclipse and take measurements, which helped to further the understanding of the solar system.
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