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5341. 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

5342. EAP1190/1/7/18/29

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/18/29
Title:
The 60-inch Rockefeller Telescope
Scope & Content:
Interior view of the 60-inch Rockefeller Building, looking west, showing the telescope and observer's platform. The Newtonian secondary mirror assembly is visible. No instrument appears to be installed at the Newtonian focus. Well-composed image. PB13_0017 and PLB35_0029 are similar. n/a. Exte...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

5343. EAP1190/1/7/18/30

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/18/30
Title:
Aerial view of Boyden Observatory site from the north-east
Scope & Content:
Aerial view of Boyden Observatory site from the north-east, showing 7 telescope enclosures (opened) and support buildings. Several people stand outside the Administrative Building. The trees planted between the Administrative Building and the telescopes, and elsewhere, are substantial. Mazelspoo...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

5344. EAP1190/1/7/18/32

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/18/32
Title:
Aerial view of Boyden Observatory site looking roughly from the south-southeast.
Scope & Content:
Aerial view of Boyden Observatory site looking roughly from the south-southeast. The old kraal south-east of the 60-inch enclosure is clearly shown. Small trees dot the terrain. The Stevenson screen and Patrol Camera site are clearly visible. The garage does not appear to have a side structure. ...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

5345. EAP1190/1/7/18/33

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/18/33
Title:
Adjusting the 13-inch refractor (2 of 3)
Scope & Content:
Two people inside the 13-inch building, at the eyepiece end of the 13-inch refractor, which is pointed nearly vertically. The back end of the refractor is missing. One of the persons is standing on the rung of a ladder beneath the open end of the tube and is half-way inside the tube. The other p...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

5346. EAP1190/1/7/18/34

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/18/34
Title:
The 24-inch Bruce telescope with open roof.
Scope & Content:
The 24-inch Bruce telescope and enclosure, seen looking north-northeast. The roof is open and the telescope is east of the pier, pointing north-west. The dewcap is in place. No people are in the photograph. A packing crate lies near the north-west corner of the building. In the middle background...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

5347. EAP1190/1/7/18/35

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/18/35
Title:
Adjusting the 13-inch refractor (1 of 3)
Scope & Content:
Two people inside the 13-inch building, at the eyepiece end of the 13-inch refractor, which is pointed nearly vertically. The back end of the refractor is missing. One of the persons is standing on a ladder beneath the open end of the tube. The other person is holding the ladder. One of three im...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

5348. EAP1190/1/7/18/37

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/18/37
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

5349. EAP1190/1/7/19

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/19
Title:
Boyden Plate Box 36: Boyden Observatory (60-inch dome construction) and Boyden scenes.
Scope & Content:
A valuable series of images documenting progress, from June 1931 to June 1932, on the construction of the 60-inch telescope enclosure. A few images are general site views showing several other enclosures. A faded pencilled note on the plate box reads: "Aug '84 60 inch dome construction ?60". n/...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
21

5350. EAP1190/1/7/19/1

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/19/1
Title:
Looking east from the Administrative Building
Scope & Content:
Three telescope enclosures seen looking east from the Administrative Building. Left to right, these are the 13-inch Boyden Refractor, 60-inch Rockefeller, and the 10-inch Metcalf. The cladding on the 60-inch dome in complete and in pristine condition. In the foreground is the paved pathway of th...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

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