The 24-inch Bruce Telescope, seen from the north-west from inside the enclosure. The lower half of the tube, the polar axis and cross head, and part of the declination axis counterweight are seen. The arrangement of smaller counterweights at the rear of the tube are well shown, and the plate hol...
The eastern aspect of the Residence, looking up the hill. In the foreground, a garden has been laid out, marked out by rocks. One garage door is open and a vehicle can be glimpsed inside. PB13_0047 and PB13_0049 are the same image, except that the latter has a sepia-like tint. PLB02_0005 is the ...
Side view of the north pier, lower polar axis, and back-end of telescope. Fecker name plate visible. PLB18_0004 and PLB18_0001 appear almost identical; PLB18_0008 is related. n/a. Extent: 1 glass plate. Size and dimensions of original material: Height 8.2cm, width 10.7cm, thickness 0.3cm. Co...
Side view of the north pier, lower polar axis, and back-end of telescope. Fecker name plate visible. PLB18_0004 and PLB18_0001 appear almost identical; PLB18_0008 is related. n/a. Extent: 1 glass plate. Size and dimensions of original material: Height 8.2cm, width 10.7cm, thickness 0.3cm. Co...
Side view of the north pier, lower polar axis, and back-end of telescope. Fecker name plate visible, dated 1928. Related to PLB18_0004 and PLB18_0001. n/a. Extent: 1 glass plate. Size and dimensions of original material: Height 8.2cm, width 10.7cm, thickness 0.3cm. Condition of original mate...
Unknown location, showing a river through hilly, wooded terrain. Possibly the Gamtoos River. 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): ...
Looking due west. Residence, garden, and palms visible in foreground. Tafelkop is visible in the centre, on the horizon. PLB12_0002 and PLB12_0003 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 orig...
Looking due west. Residence, garden, and palms visible in foreground. Tafelkop is visible in the centre, on the horizon. PLB12_0002 and PLB12_0003 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 orig...
Modder River seen from the Observatory, looking east-northeast. In the foreground on the right is the south-eastern extension of the Boyden koppie. Thaba Nchu Mountain is to the right of centre on the horizon. PLB12_0008 and PLB12_0009 are related. n/a. Extent: 1 glass plate. Size and dimensi...
Modder River seen from the Observatory, looking east-northeast. In the foreground on the right is the south-eastern extension of the Boyden koppie. Thaba Nchu Mountain is to the right of centre on the horizon. PLB12_0008 and PLB12_0009 are related. n/a. Extent: 1 glass plate. Size and dimensi...