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41. EAP1190/1/7/10

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/10
Title:
Boyden Plate Box 20: Boyden Observatory, 60-inch telescope
Scope & Content:
A collection of images of the 60-inch telescope at Boyden Observatory, and its mounting, under construction. These form part of a series of images of the construction of this facility, which is dated to May 1932. A faded pencilled note on the plate box reads: "60[inch] telesc no2". n/a. Extent...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
8

42. EAP1190/1/6/1

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/1
Title:
Boyden Photo Box 01: Early telescopes and construction at Boyden Observatory
Scope & Content:
Construction of the 60-inch enclosure and assembly of the mount. Early views of the ADH mirror cell. All photos undated. n/a. Extent: 31 black-and-white photographic prints. Custodial history: N/a. Arrangement: N/a. Alternative calendar and date: N/a, N/a Author(s)/Creator(s): English. Sc...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
31

43. EAP1190/1/7/6/1

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/6/1
Title:
Cloudscape seen from Boyden Observatory
Scope & Content:
Looking west-southwest. Naval Hill is on the horizon at the centre of image; the Lamont-Hussey dome can be seen. Tafelkop it as extreme right edge of the image. Etched into the plate: "EASTMAN-KODAK 138". n/a. Extent: 1 glass plate. Size and dimensions of original material: Height 8.2cm, widt...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

44. EAP1190/1/7/6/6

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/6/6
Title:
Cloudscape seen from Boyden Observatory
Scope & Content:
Rare view of the Residence garden and trellises. Looking east-southeast. At the left of frame the Transit and 8-inch enclosures can be seen. In front of the Transit building is the Stevenson screen, in front of which is a smaller structure (perhaps a rain gauge?). Note pile of rubble at extreme ...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

45. EAP1190/1/6/7/41

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/7/41
Title:
Unidentified mountainous terrain.
Scope & Content:
Possibly a view from Arequipa. n/a. Extent: 1 photograph. Size and dimensions of original material: Height 24cm, width 19cm. Condition of original material: Slight damage (curled). Author(s)/Creator(s): English. Scribe(s): Latin. Publisher(s): Left-to-Right. Editor(s): Unrestricted. Vol...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

46. EAP1190/1/6/11/60

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/11/60
Title:
Coelostat interior view.
Scope & Content:
Interior view of coelostat building with optical bench. Two unidentified people seen. n/a. Extent: 1 photograph. Condition of original material: Stable. Author(s)/Creator(s): English. Scribe(s): Latin. Publisher(s): Left-to-Right. Editor(s): Unrestricted. Volume number: N/a. Original in...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

47. EAP1190/1/7/1

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/1
Title:
Boyden Plate Box 2: Boyden Observatory Residence
Scope & Content:
A collection of images of the Boyden Observatory terrain, many featuring the Director's Residence (the house traditionally occupied by the Director or superintendent of the Observatory). All photos are undated. Written in faded pencil on the plate box in which the images were found is "Boyden fo...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
8

48. EAP1190/1/6/6

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/6
Title:
Boyden Photo Box 10: Telescopes and buildings at Boyden Observatory
Scope & Content:
Views of Boyden Observatory telescopes (3-inch Camera building, 10-inch Metcalf, 13-inch and ADH Telescopes, 60-inch Rockefeller Telescope, and coelostat) and buildings (Office Building, Residence, workshop, aluminising tank, construction of 60-inch enclosure). Several aerial views of the site, ...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
54

49. EAP1190/1/6/2/20

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/2/20
Title:
60-inch with observer and platform.
Scope & Content:
Overexposed image of unidentified person on observer platform of the 60-inch, positioned at the Newtonian focus. The view is from above the telescope, looking down. n/a. Extent: 1 photograph. Size and dimensions of original material: Height 14cm, width 9cm. Condition of original material: Ne...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

50. EAP1190/1/6/2/14

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/2/14
Title:
Mirror view of 60-inch.
Scope & Content:
View from the Newtonian secondary assembly on to the primary mirror of the 60-inch. n/a. Extent: 1 photograph. Size and dimensions of original material: Height 9cm, width 14cm. Condition of original material: Negligible damage (curled, contrast problem). Author(s)/Creator(s): English. Scri...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1