Written on back: "Dr E.M. LINDSAY and ADH at Boyden, early 1950's (probably 1952)." PB11_0009, PB11_0022, and PB11_0048 are duplicates. n/a. Extent: 1 photograph. Size and dimensions of original material: Height 20cm, width 26cm. Condition of original material: Marked damage (foxing, curled,...
Written on back: "July 1954. / Entrance to 60 inch building, Boyden, Mazelspoort, (left to right) E.M. Lindsay, (ARMAGH) / A.P. Fitzgerald. (FITZGERALD) ARMAGH? or elsewhere in Northern Ireland? / M.J. BESTER (BOYDEN)", "IAJ 12 No.3/4 Jarrett", "Jarrett I / Plate V [deleted] VII", and reproducti...
Written on back: "Dr E.M. LINDSAY and ADH at Boyden, early 1950's (probably 1952)." PB11_0009, PB11_0022 and PB11_0048 are duplicates. n/a. Extent: 1 photograph. Size and dimensions of original material: Height 19cm, width 25cm. Condition of original material: Slight damage (curled, creased,...
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-...
Three steam wagons carting the 60-inch telescope parts, 1930 June.
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Three steam wagons with cargo in a field, south of the Boyden Observatory site. The two lead vehicles have four wheels; the last has six wheels, of which the rear pairs are coupled. At least 18 people can be seen. LSB03_0001, PLB35_0010 and PB13_0013 are derivatives. PLB39_0017 is the best versi...
Aerial view of Boyden Observatory site from the north-west.
Scope & Content:
Aerial view of Boyden Observatory site from the north-west. The 60-inch enclosure is being constructed; the turret walls are unclad but a small section of the roofing material is in place. The shrouded telescope can be seen inside. The two ancillary buildings have not been built yet. The electri...
Aerial view of Boyden Observatory in the distance, looking south-west.
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In the foreground is the hostel and three cottages, used by Boyden staff and visitors. The shadow of an aeroplane is visible near them. The centre of the frame shows the sloping hillside and what appears to be a trail. The Observatory can be seen at the top of the frame; the 60-inch enclosure is...
Aerial view of the Boyden site, seen from the north-east.
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Unusual view of the site, showing part of the ridge running north-east. Image not well focussed. n/a. Extent: 1 photograph. Size and dimensions of original material: Height 9cm, width 14cm. Condition of original material: Slight damage (curled, faded, contrast problem). Author(s)/Creator(s)...