Bonn, Germany: Dark unknown body — 11 June 1855

A dark body was seen crossing the disk of the sun. It was reported by astronomers Ritter

and Schmidt.

Source: E. Ledger, “Observations or supposed observations of the transits of intraMercurial planets or other bodies across the Sun’s disk,” Observatory 3 (1879-80): 135-8, at 137. 459. Case: W412