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421. EAP1190/1/7/21/1

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/21/1
Title:
Polar axis of 60-inch being installed.
Scope & Content:
Written on plate: "1932 May 7". n/a. Extent: 1 glass plate. Size and dimensions of original material: Height 8.2cm, width 10.7cm, thickness 0.3cm. Condition of original material: Stable. Author(s)/Creator(s): English. Scribe(s): Latin. Publisher(s): Left-to-Right. Editor(s): Unrestricted...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

422. EAP1190/1/1/49

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/1/49
Title:
A. W. Roberts' handwritten notes and observations of R Arae or S Arae.
Scope & Content:
Includes calculations, diagrams, a draft article, register of observations, and original observations (1892 June 14 to 1917 June 26) of R or S Arae. In the draft article, the star name is written as an R and S superposed. Noticeable footprints on most of the booklets. n/a. Extent: Approximatel...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
136

423. EAP1190/1/1/72

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/1/72
Title:
A. W. Roberts' handwritten notes and observations of S Crucis (Part 2 of 3).
Scope & Content:
Diagrams and several observation registers (1891 July 28 to 1920 May 22), of S Crucis. Previously listed as R067. Papers (T 75 mm) found in a Waltons storage box marked R067 and labelled "S CRUCIS / DATA INGEVOER". n/a. Extent: 205 loose, unnumbered pages (181 blank sides) in 4 bundles. Size ...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
205

424. EAP1190/1/1/80

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/1/80
Title:
A. W. Roberts' handwritten notes and observations of W Puppis (Part 2 of 2).
Scope & Content:
Handwritten notes, diagrams, light curves, and observations (from 1896 June 27 to 1918 June 06) of W Puppis (Ch. 2776, Z.C. 7[h]3056). Titled "W Puppis / Determination of period / Lovedale obs. [only?]". Previously listed as R059. Split into two packets (2019 May). n/a. Extent: 190 loose, unnu...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
192

425. EAP1190/1/1/81

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/1/81
Title:
A. W. Roberts' handwritten notes and observations of R Doradus (Part 1 of 2).
Scope & Content:
Handwritten notes, diagrams, light curves, and observations (from 1891 May 08 to 1916 November 16) of R Doradus (Ch. 1654). Includes what appears to be a draft of an article. Previously listed as R059. Found in a brown paper wrapped bundle, tied with string, labelled "R DORADUS", in a Waltons st...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
176

426. EAP1190/1/6/2/8

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/2/8
Title:
Person squatting and looking through 60-inch.
Scope & Content:
Unidentified female looking through unknown instrument at Cassegrain focus of telescope. n/a. Extent: 1 photograph. Size and dimensions of original material: Height 10cm, width 14cm. Condition of original material: Negligible damage (curled, contrast problem, blemished, edge damage). Author...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

427. EAP1190/1/6/10/7

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/10/7
Title:
Orion Nebula (Messier 42) region.
Scope & Content:
Circular image on a white background of the Messier 42 region. Brighter stars have prominent halos. PB14_0010 and PB14_0007 are mirrored versions of each other. n/a. Extent: 1 photograph. Size and dimensions of original material: Height 26cm, width 31cm. Condition of original material: Moder...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

428. EAP1190/1/6/10/10

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/10/10
Title:
Orion Nebula (Messier 42) region.
Scope & Content:
Circular image on a white background of the Messier 42 region. Brighter stars have prominent halos. Star images are slightly blurry. PB14_0010 and PB14_0007 are mirrored versions of each other. n/a. Extent: 1 photograph. Size and dimensions of original material: Height 26cm, width 31cm. Cond...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

429. EAP1190/1/6/10/12

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/10/12
Title:
eta Carinae (NGC 3372) region.
Scope & Content:
Caption in English and Afrikaans: "ETA CARINAE AND ITS SURROUNDING NEBULOSITY PHOTOGRAPHED WITH THE ADH TELESCOPE". n/a. Extent: 1 photograph, mounted on card. Size and dimensions of original material: Height 16cm, width 19cm. Condition of original material: Moderate damage (dirty, foxing, h...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

430. EAP1190/1/6/2/21

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/2/21
Title:
Unidentified person below the 60-inch.
Scope & Content:
Unidentified female standing beneath the 60-inch mirror. Unknown instrument is attached at the Cassegrain focus. n/a. Extent: 1 photograph. Size and dimensions of original material: Height 14cm, width 9cm. Condition of original material: Negligible damage (curled, contrast problem, creased, ...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1