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Negative - Assistant on the Astrograph Project, Melbourne Observatory, circa 1905
Reg. No: MM 059414
- Summary:
- Female assistant using a photographic plate measuring machine to measure the precise positions of stars for the international Astrograph Project, around 1905.
The machine being used is probably one made by Repsold & Son; Melbourne Observatory purchased two machines, in 1899 and 1902. They were subsequently sent to Sydney Observatory; one is now held by the Powerhouse Museum: see their registration number H10066. - Description Of Content:
- Seated woman using astrograph plate measuring machine, probably at Melbourne Observatory (otherwise Sydney Observatory).
| Discipline: | Technology |
More information
| Tagged with: | astronomy, astronomical instruments, workers, astrographs, astronomers, observatories |
| Themes this item is part of: | Mapping the Stars at Melbourne Observatory, Astrographic Catalogue, Images & Image Making Collection, Melbourne Observatory Collection, Public Life & Institutions Collection, Science & Measurement Collection, Positional Astronomy at Melbourne Observatory, Weights & Measures at Melbourne Observatory, Melbourne Observatory & Standard Time in Victoria, 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: | ASTRONOMY |
| Secondary Classification: | Research |
| Tertiary Classification: | laboratory instruments |
| Format: | Negative - Copy: Black & White |
| Place & Date Depicted: | Melbourne Observatory, South Yarra, Victoria, Australia, circa 1905 |
Themes
This item is part of the following themes:
- Mapping the Stars at Melbourne Observatory
- Astrographic Catalogue
- Images & Image Making Collection
- Melbourne Observatory Collection
- Public Life & Institutions Collection
- Science & Measurement Collection
- Positional Astronomy at Melbourne Observatory
- Weights & Measures at Melbourne Observatory
- Melbourne Observatory & Standard Time in Victoria
- 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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