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Telegraph Relay - late 19th Century
Reg. No: ST 022104
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- Summary:
- Morse relay under glass dome. Used at Melbourne Observatory.
- Description:
- Ebonite base fitted with five brass screw terminals. Two vertical coils. Brass central post with terminal at top. Brass and steel relay mechanism.
- Acquisition Information:
- Transfer from Melbourne Observatory, 1945
| Discipline: | Technology |
| Dimensions: | 120 mm (Height), 126 mm (Width), 90 mm (Length) |
More information
| Tagged with: | electrical relays, telegraphy |
| Themes this item is part of: | Telegraphy Collection, Melbourne Observatory Collection, Information & Communication Collection, Positional Astronomy at Melbourne Observatory, Weights & Measures at Melbourne Observatory, Melbourne Observatory & Standard Time in Victoria, Astrographic Catalogue, Transits of Venus, 1874 & 1882, Buildings at Melbourne Observatory, Star Observations & Personal Equation, Meteorology at Melbourne Observatory, 1863-1908, Melbourne Observatory, 1863-1944, Geodetic Survey of Victoria, 1858-1872 |
| Primary Classification: | COMMUNICATIONS |
| Secondary Classification: | Telegraphy |
| Tertiary Classification: | input/output |
| User: | Melbourne Observatory, South Yarra, Victoria, Australia |
Themes
This item is part of the following themes:
- Telegraphy Collection
- Melbourne Observatory Collection
- Information & Communication Collection
- Positional Astronomy at Melbourne Observatory
- Weights & Measures at Melbourne Observatory
- Melbourne Observatory & Standard Time in Victoria
- Astrographic Catalogue
- Transits of Venus, 1874 & 1882
- Buildings at Melbourne Observatory
- Star Observations & Personal Equation
- Meteorology at Melbourne Observatory, 1863-1908
- Melbourne Observatory, 1863-1944
- Geodetic Survey of Victoria, 1858-1872
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