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11. EAP1190/1/7/22

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/22
Title:
Boyden Plate Box 40: People at Boyden Observatory
Scope & Content:
A collection of images of unidentified adults (presumably members of staff) and children at Boyden Observatory. One image shows a cat cautiously assessing a puff adder. All the images are undated. n/a. Extent: 7 glass plates. Size and dimensions of original material: Height 8.2cm, width 10.7c...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
7

12. EAP1190/1/2/8

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/2/8
Title:
Plate Book: 10-inch Metcalf (1958 June - 1959 November)
Scope & Content:
A plate book for the 10-inch Metcalf telescope, from 1958 June 13 to 1959 November 02, with plate numbers from 43,106 to 44,812. The book has pre-printed columns, which includes headings for the object imaged, the observer, and remarks. n/a. Extent: 1 volume containing 159 pages. Size and dim...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
164

13. EAP1190/1/2/19

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/2/19
Title:
Log Book: 60-inch Galactic Clusters Programme (1938+) (Book 5)
Scope & Content:
Description of 2 photographic programmes on star (open) clusters. The first, "Galactic Clusters" (1938 April, 1942 February 02), is a "list extended by Dr Shapley (Sept. 1938) to include Gal. clusters from Harv[ard] Mon[ographs] No. 2". The second, "60-inch Cuffey's Clusters" (1939 December 13),...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
13

14. EAP1190/1/7/14

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/14
Title:
Boyden Plate Box 27: Comet Peltier, zodiacal light, and reproductions
Scope & Content:
Two images of astronomical objects are presented in this set of images: Comet Peltier, imaged in 1936, and the zodiacal light, imaged in 1932. The latter plate, however, appears fogged, rendering the subtle zodiacal light all but impossible to make out. A faded pencilled note on the plate box re...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
2

15. EAP1190/1/2/9

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/2/9
Title:
Mazelspoort Meteorological Observations: 1928 August 01 to 1933 December 31.
Scope & Content:
This register is the second volume of weather data recorded at Boyden. No title is written on the cover or spine. The volume gives daily weather information from 1928 August 01 to 1933 December 31. For each day, the minimum and maximum temperatures are recorded, along with a narrative descriptio...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
149

16. EAP1190/1/2/14

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/2/14
Title:
Log Book: 24-inch Bruce Programmes: MWF, HLF, Magellanic Clouds (1942-1949)
Scope & Content:
Title on cover front: "24-inch / Variables - Magellanic Clouds - Miscellenea / No. 4/1940". This logbook details several photographic programs with the 24-inch Bruce Doublet telescope. For each program, basic instructions are given, followed by a list of the field numbers and their plate centres...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
29

17. EAP1190/1/2/10

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/2/10
Title:
Log Book: 1-inch Camera (Plate Series WI) (1925-1926)
Scope & Content:
Plate book for a 1-inch camera, listing plates taken from 1925 July 30 to 1926 October 02, from Arequipa (Peru) and Chuquicamata (Chile). A revealing note written on the title page, by John S. Paraskevopoulos and dated 1925 July describes the use of an eyepiece of the 13-inch Boyden refractor as...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
19

18. EAP1190/1/7/2

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/2
Title:
Boyden Plate Box 3: Cloudscapes and landscapes (Set 3)
Scope & Content:
A collection of images of the Boyden Observatory terrain and surroundings. The sky, with cloud, is prominently featured in each image. All the images are undated. n/a. Extent: 7 glass plates. Size and dimensions of original material: Height 8.2cm, width 10.7cm, thickness 0.3cm. Condition of ...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
7

19. EAP1190/1/2/23

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/2/23
Title:
Log Book: 24-inch Bruce Programmes: MWF, HLF, Magellanic Clouds (1934-1939)
Scope & Content:
Title on cover front: "24-inch / Variables and Miscellenea / Transferred to Ephem. book No 4/1940". This logbook details 4 photographic programs with the 24-inch Bruce Doublet telescope. For each program, basic instructions are given, followed by a list of the field numbers and their plate centr...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
17

20. EAP1190/1/7/4

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/4
Title:
Boyden Plate Box 9: Cloudscapes and landscapes (Set 2)
Scope & Content:
A collection of images of the Boyden Observatory terrain and surroundings. The sky, with cloud, is prominently featured in each image. All the images are undated. A faded pencilled note on the plate box reads: "Cloud No 1". n/a. Extent: 9 glass plates. Size and dimensions of original material...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
9