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131. EAP1190/1/7/10/2

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/10/2
Title:
Installing the polar axis of the 60-inch Rockefeller Telescope.
Scope & Content:
Interior view of the 60-inch Rockefeller building under construction. The polar axis of the mount is suspended by a crane and is positioned near the north pier. A person, wearing a hat, is seated on the axis near the cross head. The walls are not yet clad and buildings are visible in the backgro...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

132. EAP1190/1/7/18/24

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/18/24
Title:
Installing the mounting of the 60-inch Rockefeller Telescope.
Scope & Content:
Interior view of the 60-inch Rockefeller building under construction. The polar axis is in place; the south pier is visible. A crane is attached to the RA flange. Two people are sitting on the axis, several others about. Written on the plate is "1932 May 16". The emulsion is in poor condition. P...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

133. EAP1190/1/5/1/6

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/5/1/6
Title:
Modder River, seen between two telescope enclosures.
Scope & Content:
Scrubby growth and some building rubble in foreground. Support pillars of the Bruce telescope (left) and 13-inch Boyden Refractor (right) flank the view of the distant Modder River. n/a. Extent: 1 lantern slide. Size and dimensions of original material: Height 8.2 cm, width 10.2 cm, thickness...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

134. EAP1190/1/6/9/25

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/9/25
Title:
Installing part of the mount of the 60-inch.
Scope & Content:
Interior view of the 60-inch enclosure under construction, looking southwest. A person, dressed like a manual labourer, stands next to the inner shaft of the declination axis, which is suspended by chains. The walls of the turret are unclad; in the background, four telescope enclosures and part ...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

135. EAP1190/1/6/9/36

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/9/36
Title:
60-inch Rockefeller construction site, 1931 July 22.
Scope & Content:
An early, wide view of the construction site, looking east. The rock cutting for the building is visible, inside of which is a wood and metal frame outlining the building shape. Several people are seen. In the background the Modder River is visible. Power cables in the foreground bisect the imag...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

136. EAP1190/1/6/9/41

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/9/41
Title:
Aerial view of Boyden Observatory looking south-east.
Scope & Content:
Aerial view of Boyden Observatory looking south-east. The entrance road winding up the northern side of the hill is clearly shown. Four of the telescope enclosures are open. The 60-inch building is complete, one of the ancillary buildings can be seen, and the surrounding ground seems clear of co...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

137. EAP1190/1/6/9/43

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/9/43
Title:
Aerial view of Boyden Observatory looking west.
Scope & Content:
The telescope enclosures are open, and all instruments except for the transit and patrols can be seen. The trees on the north and south-east of the site are regularly spaced. A car and four people can be seen near the entrance to the office building. Several large palms stand east of the Residen...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

138. EAP1190/1/7/8/12

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/8/12
Title:
Plate holder at the Newtonian focus of the 60-inch Rockefeller Telescope
Scope & Content:
Oblique view of the plate holder at the Newtonian focus. Maker's mark clearly visible: "J.W.FECKER. / PITTSBURGH.PA: / 1931". Top end of the telescope is shrouded. n/a. Extent: 1 glass plate. 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:
1

139. EAP1190/1/7/10/6

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/10/6
Title:
The plate holder at the Newtonian focus of the 60-inch Rockefeller Telescope
Scope & Content:
Side view of the plate holder of the 60-inch Rockefeller Telescope. The telescope tube is covered by a white shroud. A hand controller can be seen below the plate holder. PLB20_0006 and PLB20_0007 are similar. n/a. Extent: 1 glass plate. Size and dimensions of original material: Height 8.2cm,...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

140. EAP1190/1/7/10/7

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/10/7
Title:
The plate holder at the Newtonian focus of the 60-inch Rockefeller Telescope
Scope & Content:
Side view of the plate holder of the 60-inch Rockefeller Telescope. The telescope tube is covered by a white shroud. A hand controller can be seen below the plate holder. PLB20_0006 and PLB20_0007 are similar. n/a. Extent: 1 glass plate. Size and dimensions of original material: Height 8.2cm,...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1