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Reference (shelfmark):: EAP1190/1/1/28
Title:: A. W. Roberts' handwritten notes and observations of S Trianguli Australis (Part 2 of 2).
Scope & Content:: Notes and diagrams related to S TrA (Ch 5713). Previously listed as R051, in a several brown folders (T 53 mm) in a Waltons storage box marked R051 and labelled "S TRIANGULI / DATA ENTERED". n/a. Extent: Approximately 123 loose, unnumbered pages (123 blank sides). Size and dimensions of origi...
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: English
Date Range:: 12 Aug 1892-21 May 1920
Extent:: 123

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP1190/1/1/29
Title:: A. W. Roberts' handwritten notes and observations of R Carinae and other stars.
Scope & Content:: Notes, calculation and observations of R Carinae. In addition, one slim folder contains summary information of 21 variable stars: R Cen (5096), T Cen (4896), U Cen (4488), W Cen (4260), X Cen (4225), RS Cen (4057), RT Cen (4935), W Vel, R Car (3418), S Car (3637), Z Car (101058), RR Car (3569), ...
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: English
Date Range:: 06 Jun 1892-24 Aug 1933
Extent:: 407

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP1190/1/1/30
Title:: A. W. Roberts' handwritten notes and observations of R Indi and RV Sagittarii.
Scope & Content:: Observations of R Indi (Ch 8093, GC 30765) (1 bundle) and RV Sagittarii (Ch 6608) (2 bundles). Observations of R Ind cover the period 1896 June 27 to 1916 October 14. Observations of RV Sgr cover the period 1896 June 27 to 1916 September 30. Previously listed as R010. Found in a brown paper wrap...
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: English
Date Range:: 27 Jun 1896-14 Oct 1916
Extent:: 325

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP1190/1/1/31
Title:: A. W. Roberts' handwritten notes and observations of R Indi.
Scope & Content:: Observations of R Ind (Ch 8093, AGC 30765). Cover page titled "R Indi / 8093 / Sum: 31-08-1896 to 14-10-1916. / Summary complete, removed 29-06-03". Previously listed as R010. Found in a brown paper wrapped bundle in a Waltons storage box marked R010 and labelled "RV SAGATARI / R INDI / DATA ENT...
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: English
Date Range:: 31 Aug 1896-14 Oct 1916
Extent:: 247

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP1190/1/1/32
Title:: A. W. Roberts' handwritten notes and observations of R Arae (Part 1 of 2).
Scope & Content:: Observations of R Arae (Ch. 5949). Includes notes, diagrams, and observations (1891 September 06 to 1913 April 30). Previously listed as R035. Found in a brown paper wrapped bundle (T 60 mm), tied with string, labelled "R ARAE", in a Waltons storage box marked R035 and labelled "R ARAE / Data in...
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: English
Date Range:: 06 Sep 1891-30 Apr 1913
Extent:: 188

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP1190/1/2/1
Title:: Mazelspoort Meteorological Observations: 1927-1928 (No. 1).
Scope & Content:: This register contains the earliest weather data recorded at Boyden, very shortly after the site was established. Almost a year's records are contained in it, after which a second register book was used. From the cover, the book covers weather observations from 1927 August 15 to 1928 July 31. Fo...
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: Not applicable
Date Range:: 1891-1994
Extent:: 28

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP1190/1/2/17
Title:: Log Book: Stellar ephemeris for Arequipa for out-of-focus work
Scope & Content:: Description of a program to carry out out-of-focus photometry of southern stars. The bulk of the book consists of a list of stars, giving their designations, rise times and other basic data, along with plate numbers on which they were recorded. A hand-written essay, titled "Out-of-focus Work on ...
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: Not applicable
Date Range:: 1891-1994
Extent:: 36

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP1190/1/4/1
Title:: Astronomical Images taken at Boyden Observatory
Scope & Content:: A collection of images taken from Boyden Observatory, primarily with the ADH Telescope and the 10-inch Metcalf Telescope. n/a. Extent: 32 glass plates. Size and dimensions of original material: Height 25cm, width 20cm, thickness 0.3cm. Condition of original material: Stable. Custodial histo...
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: Not applicable
Date Range:: 1891-1994
Extent:: 32

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP1190/1/5/1
Title:: Boyden Lantern Slides Box 3: Scenery (including South American), astronomical objects, diagrams, Boyden Observatory, and Mazelspoort.
Scope & Content:: A collection of images of Boyden Observatory grounds and environs, 1930-1931. A remarkable photograph shows the Residence and garage under snow. An image dated 1930 June shows 3 steam wagons carting the 60-inch telescope parts to the Observatory site. n/a. Extent: 6 lantern slides. Size and d...
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: Not applicable
Date Range:: 1891-1994
Extent:: 6

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP1190/1/5/2
Title:: Boyden Lantern Slides Box 4: Telescopes and astronomical objects.
Scope & Content:: A collection of slides showing telescopes, observatories, astronomers, and astronomical objects. Several images illustrate the history of Harvard College Observatory, showing scenes from the USA, Peru, and Chile. Two images show Harlow Shapley and Solon Bailey. Other well-known observatories in ...
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: Not applicable
Date Range:: 1891-1994
Extent:: 99

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