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581. EAP1190/1/7/18/3

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/18/3
Title:
The Boyden 13-inch Refractor with open roof
Scope & Content:
The enclosure of the 13-inch Boyden Refractor with the roof open, seen from due west. The upper end of the refractor, with the objective covered by a hood, can be seen. Several packing crates are visible in the background behind the building. In the fore- and mid-ground, fences and two gates are...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

582. EAP1190/1/7/18/17

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/18/17
Title:
The 24-inch Bruce telescope, 1932 June 16
Scope & Content:
The 24-inch Bruce Telescope, seen from the east-southeast, looking down from the wall of the enclosure. The piers and polar axis are well shown, with the telescope partially obscured west of the axis. The declination counterweight is nearest the camera. The wooden flooring is well shown. In the ...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

583. EAP1190/1/7/18/19

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/18/19
Title:
The 1.5-inch Cook Camera and enclosure
Scope & Content:
Man leaning against a small rail-mounted telescope enclosure, partially open. The boxy telescope, on a fork mount, is atop a hip-high rectangular pier, with a C-clamp shaped equatorial assembly. Wiring and switches can be seen on the western face of the pier. An elevated work surface surrounds t...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

584. EAP1190/1/7/18/21

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/18/21
Title:
The 24-inch Bruce telescope, 1932 June 16
Scope & Content:
The 24-inch Bruce Telescope, seen from the east-southeast, looking down from the wall of the enclosure. The telescope is above the polar axis, and all but the upper section is in the frame. In the background, a fenced dirt road is visible. Written on plate: "1932 June 16". n/a. Extent: 1 glass...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

585. EAP1190/1/7/18/28

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/18/28
Title:
The 10-inch Metcalf Triplet with open roof
Scope & Content:
The 10-inch Metcalf Triplet, seen facing east-southeast. The roof is rolled open, and the door in the western wall is also open. The south pier of the mounting can be seen. The three telescopes (and mounting) have a dark colour. The first plate with this instrument was taken 1927 September. Thre...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

586. EAP1190/1/7/18/31

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/18/31
Title:
The 1.5-inch Cook Camera and enclosure
Scope & Content:
Man standing beside a small telescope with an elevated-rail run-off roof enclosure, fully open. The boxy telescope, on a fork mount, is atop a hip-high rectangular pier, with a C-clamp shaped equatorial assembly. Wiring and switches can be seen on the western face of the pier. An elevated work s...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

587. EAP1190/1/1/50

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/1/50
Title:
A. W. Roberts' handwritten notes and observations of R Pavonis (Part 1 of 2).
Scope & Content:
Observations of R Pavonis (Ch 6500, AGC 24674), including notes, calculations, diagrams, light curves, a draft article, and observations (1895 March 21 - 1916 October 14). Previously listed as R027. Papers (T 45 mm) found in a brown paper wrapped bundle, tied with string, in a Waltons storage bo...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
238

588. EAP1190/1/1/54

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/1/54
Title:
A. W. Roberts' handwritten notes and observations of L2 Puppis (Part 2 of 2).
Scope & Content:
Observations of L2 Puppis (Ch 2583, AGC 9197). Includes notes, diagrams, registers of observations (1891 April 16 to 1918 June 06) and original observations (1891 April 16 to 1894 December 25), with the cover page for 1895 observations (stored elsewhere). Also included is a light curve of R Octa...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
299

589. EAP1190/1/1/55

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/1/55
Title:
A. W. Roberts' handwritten notes and observations of R Muscae (Part 1 of 3).
Scope & Content:
Observations of R Muscae. Pages clearly in disarray. Includes notes, diagrams, observations and several annual light curves. Includes a sheet of note paper with the letterhead of the Amatola Hotel, Alice, Cape Province [EAP1190_AWR159_162], and a page stamped with a red graphic mark, in Afrikaan...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
174

590. EAP1190/1/1/56

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/1/56
Title:
A. W. Roberts' handwritten notes and observations of R Muscae (Part 2 of 3).
Scope & Content:
Observations of a star designated variously as RS Muscae (4536), R Muscae (4536), and R & S Muscae (4536). Includes notes, diagrams, and observations (1891 May to 1914 August). Previously listed as R082, in a Waltons storage box marked R082 and labelled "R MUSCAE / DATA INGEVOER". n/a. Ext...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
206