An image of a plate. The plate gives a relatively wide-angle view of a total solar eclipse, showing the diamond ring effect. Using the diameter of the Sun as a scale, the plate is about 37° across. n/a. Extent: 1 glass plate. Size and dimensions of original material: Height 8.2cm, width 10.7c...
Possibly the view south or south-east of Boyden Observatory. 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-Ri...
Cradock street scene. Looking approximately north towards the Dutch Reformed Church. "The Karoo Garden" visible in foreground. No obvious astronomical content or connection with Boyden Observatory. PLB16_0003 and PLB16_0002 are related. n/a. Extent: 1 glass plate. Size and dimensions of origi...
Cradock street scene. Looking approximately north towards the Dutch Reformed Church. "The Karoo Garden" visible in foreground. At extreme left edge of the frame, the building with the small, curious gable is, today (2022), the Public Library. No obvious astronomical content or connection with Bo...
Oblique front view of the north pier showing the exposed drive assembly, polar axis, and back-end of the telescope. PLB18_0002 and PLB18_0006 are from a similar vantage point. n/a. Extent: 1 glass plate. Size and dimensions of original material: Height 8.2cm, width 10.7cm, thickness 0.3cm. C...
Oblique side view of the north pier showing the exposed drive assembly, polar axis, and back-end of the telescope. PLB18_0007 and PLB18_0005 are from a similar vantage point. n/a. Extent: 1 glass plate. Size and dimensions of original material: Height 8.2cm, width 10.7cm, thickness 0.3cm. Co...
Oblique front view of the north pier showing the exposed drive assembly, polar axis, and back-end of the telescope. PLB18_0002 and PLB18_0006 are from a similar vantage point. n/a. Extent: 1 glass plate. Size and dimensions of original material: Height 8.2cm, width 10.7cm, thickness 0.3cm. C...
Oblique side view of the north pier showing the exposed drive assembly, polar axis, and back-end of the telescope. PLB18_0007 and PLB18_0005 are from a similar vantage point. n/a. Extent: 1 glass plate. Size and dimensions of original material: Height 8.2cm, width 10.7cm, thickness 0.3cm. Co...
Two unidentified people posing outdoors. Garage at far right. In the background, hedges and washing lines. PLB21_0016, PLB21_0017, and PLB21_0018 are related. n/a. Extent: 1 glass plate. Size and dimensions of original material: Height 8.2cm, width 10.7cm, thickness 0.3cm. Condition of origi...
Two unidentified adults supporting a young child on a chair, outdoors. 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): ...