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1. EAP1190/1/1

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/1
Title:
Variable star observations by Alexander William Roberts for the period 1891-1933
Scope & Content:
This series contains 95 sets of handwritten documents, dated between 1891 and 1933, containing original astronomical observations made by A. W. Roberts from his private observatory, Lovedale Observatory, near the town of Alice in the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa. In addition to the raw ob...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1891-1933
Extent:
22578

2. EAP1190/1/1/11

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/1/11
Title:
A. W. Roberts' handwritten notes and observations of S Normae.
Scope & Content:
Observations of S Nor (5823). On one cover sheet the star is designated "R [deleted] S Normae. 5823". Includes notes, diagrams, graphs (1892 – 1920), and observations (1902 January 06 to 1920 May 21). Previously listed as R037. Found as a bundle of documents (T 45 mm), not wrapped in brown paper...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
English
Date Range:
06 Jan 1902-21 May 1920
Extent:
158

3. EAP1190/1/1/12

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/1/12
Title:
A. W. Roberts' handwritten notes and observations of AF Carinae and RR Carinae.
Scope & Content:
Observations of AF Carinae (Ch 3663a, CD -58°3107) and RR Carinae (Ch 3569, AGC 13624). RR Car draft article, notes, calculations and observations (1895 April 24 to 1916 November 16). AF Car draft article, notes, calculations and observations (1908 January 05 to 1916 November 16). The original o...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
English
Date Range:
24 Apr 1895-16 Nov 1916
Extent:
197

4. EAP1190/1/1/15

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/1/15
Title:
A. W. Roberts Miscellaneous Papers No. 10 (Part 2 of 2).
Scope & Content:
An undated collection of papers, which, with a single exception, are astronomically themed, mostly about variable stars. The single exception is one page headed "Third Year - Boys." listing 10 names and surnames. The bulk of the material, about 275 pages, consists of calculations and diagrams re...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1890-1925
Extent:
335