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Glass Positive - Stars, Melbourne Observatory, 1890
Reg. No: MM 030476
- Summary:
- Experimental photograph of stars taken by Robert Ellery at Melbourne Observatory on 24 Dec 1890, in preparation for the Astrograph project.
- Description:
- Positive photographic image on glass plate in paper envelope.
- Description Of Content:
- Stars. Experimental photograph of stars taken by Robert Ellery at Melbourne Observatory on 24 Dec 1890, in preparation for the Astrograph project.
| Discipline: | Technology |
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| 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 1 / Positive Ellery /H3111 / Plate 37 / Taken Dec 24 1890. Exposed 20 Minutes. |
| Format: | Glass Positive: Black & White |
| Photographer: | Mr Robert Ellery, South Yarra, Victoria, Australia, 24 Dec 1890 |
| Place & Date Made: | Melbourne Observatory, South Yarra, Victoria, Australia, 24 Dec 1890 |
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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