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591. EAP1190/1/6/8/55

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/8/55
Title:
Large Magellanic Cloud, centered on NGC 2070.
Scope & Content:
Circular image on white background. Written on back: "Plate 1." and "Top". n/a. Extent: 1 photograph. Size and dimensions of original material: Height 22cm, width 17cm. Condition of original material: Slight damage (blemished). Author(s)/Creator(s): English. Scribe(s): Latin. Publisher(s)...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

592. EAP1190/1/6/8/56

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/8/56
Title:
Region around IC 2944.
Scope & Content:
Circular image on white background. n/a. Extent: 1 photograph. Size and dimensions of original material: Height 20cm, width 21cm. Condition of original material: Slight damage (creased, edge damage). Author(s)/Creator(s): English. Scribe(s): Latin. Publisher(s): Left-to-Right. Editor(s):...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

593. EAP1190/1/6/8/57

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/8/57
Title:
Lagoon (Messier 8) and Trifid (Messier 20) Nebulae.
Scope & Content:
Circular high-contrast image on a black background. Written at edge (on original print): "ADH 534". PB12_0057 and PB11_0031 are derivatives. Written on back: "Plate 2." and "Top". n/a. Extent: 1 photograph. Size and dimensions of original material: Height 21cm, width 16cm. Condition of origi...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

594. EAP1190/1/6/9

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/9
Title:
Boyden Photo Box 13: Telescopes, site construction, and buildings of Boyden Observatory
Scope & Content:
Scenes from Arequipa, steam wagons carting the 60-inch telescope parts (1930 June), the 60-inch observer gallery being unloaded (1930s), Bloemfontein station (1950s), and images of telescopes (ADH telescope, 13-inch Refractor, 24-inch Bruce telescope, 60-inch telescope and mount assembly), build...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
55

595. EAP1190/1/6/9/1

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/9/1
Title:
Loading a crate on a lorry.
Scope & Content:
People manoeuvring a crate, suspended from a crane, on a lorry. Several bystanders. Written on the side of the lorry is "[obscured] Services". In the background is a long industrial-looking building. The person at extreme left may be J.S. Paraskevopoulos. The location may be the railway station ...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

596. EAP1190/1/6/9/2

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/9/2
Title:
Moving the Bruce Telescope.
Scope & Content:
Three people manoeuvring the tube (with optics removed) of the Bruce Telescope, seen from the southwest. The north pier and drive assembly (exposed) can be seen. The declination counterweight is at the top of frame, and is supported by wooden beams. At far right, back to camera, is John S. Paras...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

597. EAP1190/1/6/9/3

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/9/3
Title:
Examining an objective in a crate.
Scope & Content:
Two people (left: Unidentified; right: J.S. Paraskevopoulos) examining a large piece of optics (objective?) which is inside a wooden crate on the floor. The floor has dark, square tiling. In the background is a cupboard, a drawer, a crate, and a barrel. n/a. Extent: 1 photograph. Size and dim...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

598. EAP1190/1/6/9/4

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/9/4
Title:
Moving the Bruce Telescope.
Scope & Content:
Four people (one obscured) hoisting a metal telescope tube, apparently without optics, using a crane. The tube exhibits scuff marks. Telescope mount (exposed drive mechanism at the base) in the background, next to a stepped observing chair. Graduated circle on the mount partially visible. Telesc...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

599. EAP1190/1/6/9/5

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/9/5
Title:
Rear view of the 60-inch Rockefeller telescope.
Scope & Content:
Rear view of the 60-inch Rockefeller telescope, looking down into the telescope pit, showing the mirror cell and arrangement of counterweights. Counterweight and polar axis partially visible. South pier and partial view of RA circles visible. Lower part of the dome roof visible. Near the top of ...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

600. EAP1190/1/6/9/6

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/9/6
Title:
Aerial view of Boyden Observatory site from the west-northwest.
Scope & Content:
Aerial view of Boyden Observatory site from the west-northwest. The 60-inch enclosure is being constructed; roofing material is being laid on. The shrouded telescope can be seen inside. The two Engine Sheds have not been built yet. The electrical supply network can be clearly seen. In the north-...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

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