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85/59 Collection of astronomical glass plate slides with boxes, glass / timber / cardboard / paper, maker unknown, used at Sydney Observatory, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. c. 1900-1950. Click to enlarge.
  • Image 1 of 3, 85/59 Collection of astronomical glass plate slides with boxes, glass / timber / cardboard / paper, maker unknown, used at Sydney Observatory, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. c. 1900-1950. Click to enlarge
  • Image 2 of 3, 85/59 Collection of astronomical glass plate slides with boxes, glass / timber / cardboard / paper, maker unknown, used at Sydney Observatory, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. c. 1900-1950. Click to enlarge
  • Image 3 of 3, 85/59 Collection of astronomical glass plate slides with boxes, glass / timber / cardboard / paper, maker unknown, used at Sydney Observatory, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. c. 1900-1950. Click to enlarge

Astronomical glass plate slides used at the Sydney Observatory

Made
  • 1900-1950
Glass plate slides, contained in 30 wooden slide boxes & 11 small cardboard slide boxes. Sydney Observatory. c. 1900-1950.

These slides were used to accompany lectures by staff of the Sydney Observatory. The majority of the slides show astronomical events, objects and concepts. There are also some views of observatory buildings and places related to observation and some images of people and astronomical equipment.

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Summary

Object No.

85/59

Object Statement

Collection of astronomical glass plate slides with boxes, glass / timber / cardboard / paper, maker unknown, used at Sydney Observatory, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. c. 1900-1950

Physical Description

Glass plate slides, contained in 30 wooden slide boxes & 11 small cardboard slide boxes. Sydney Observatory. c. 1900-1950.

These slides were used to accompany lectures by staff of the Sydney Observatory. The majority of the slides show astronomical events, objects and concepts. There are also some views of observatory buildings and places related to observation and some images of people and astronomical equipment.

Short URL

https://ma.as/49419

Production

Made

  • 1900-1950

Source

Credit Line

Ex Sydney Observatory

Acquisition Date

15 January 1985

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