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SCIENCEJul 28 · 14:00 UTCSPACE.COMHanneke Weitering

On this day in space! July 28, 1851: The 1st photo of a total solar eclipse was taken by a Prussian daguerreotypist

On July 28, 1851, the first photo of a total solar eclipse was captured by a Prussian daguerreotypist. This marked a significant milestone in astronomical photography.

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