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Glass Positive - Star Cluster, Melbourne Observatory, 1891
Reg. No: MM 030486
- Summary:
- Experimental photograph of star cluster taken by Robert Ellery with the Astrograph telescope at Melbourne Observatory on 17 February 1891, soon after its installation.
- Description:
- Positive photographic image on glass plate in paper envelope.
- Description Of Content:
- Stars. Experimental photograph taken with the Astrograph telescope at Melbourne Observatory, soon after its installation.
| Discipline: | Technology |
More information
| Tagged with: | astronomy, stars |
| Themes this item is part of: | Melbourne Observatory Collection, Science & Measurement Collection, Great Melbourne Telescope, Robert Lewis John Ellery, Astronomer & Scientist (1827-1908), Positional Astronomy at Melbourne Observatory, Positional Astronomy at Melbourne Observatory, Weights & Measures at Melbourne Observatory, Melbourne Observatory & Standard Time in Victoria, Mapping the Stars at Melbourne Observatory, Astrographic Catalogue, Transits of Venus, 1874 & 1882, Buildings at Melbourne Observatory, Star Observations & Personal Equation, Meteorology at Melbourne Observatory, 1863-1908, Meteorology at Melbourne Observatory, 1863-1908, Williamstown Observatory, 1853-1863, Melbourne Observatory, 1863-1944, Melbourne Observatory, 1863-1944, Geodetic Survey of Victoria, 1858-1872, Geodetic Survey of Victoria, 1858-1872 |
| Primary Classification: | ASTRONOMY |
| Secondary Classification: | Research |
| Tertiary Classification: | observational photographs |
| Original Caption: | Envelope marked: No 5 Positive Ellery / Plate No 50/ H 3352/ Cluster of stars between / N Argus / and Alpha Crucis / Exposed 2 hours 12 minutes Feby 17th 1891. |
| Inscriptions: | Envelope marked: 'NO 5 POSITIVE ELLERY/ PLATE NO 50/ H 3352/ CLUSTER OF STARS BETWEEN/ N ARGUS/ AND ALPHA CRUCIS?/ EXPOSED 2 HOURS 12 MINUTES FEBY 17 1891 LOOSE A-8' |
| Format: | Glass Positive: Black & White |
| Photographer: | Mr Robert Ellery, South Yarra, Victoria, Australia, 17 Feb 1891 |
| Place & Date Made: | Melbourne Observatory, South Yarra, Victoria, Australia, 17 Feb 1891 |
Themes
This item is part of the following themes:
- Melbourne Observatory Collection
- Science & Measurement Collection
- Great Melbourne Telescope
- Robert Lewis John Ellery, Astronomer & Scientist (1827-1908)
- Positional Astronomy at Melbourne Observatory
- Positional Astronomy at Melbourne Observatory
- Weights & Measures at Melbourne Observatory
- Melbourne Observatory & Standard Time in Victoria
- Mapping the Stars at Melbourne Observatory
- Astrographic Catalogue
- Transits of Venus, 1874 & 1882
- Buildings at Melbourne Observatory
- Star Observations & Personal Equation
- Meteorology at Melbourne Observatory, 1863-1908
- Meteorology at Melbourne Observatory, 1863-1908
- Williamstown Observatory, 1853-1863
- Melbourne Observatory, 1863-1944
- Melbourne Observatory, 1863-1944
- Geodetic Survey of Victoria, 1858-1872
- Geodetic Survey of Victoria, 1858-1872
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