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Photographic negative of an interior observation dome

Object No. P3548-823

Photographic negative, interior observation dome, cellulose nitrate, photographer unknown, Sydney Observatory, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1862-1930

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Summary

Physical Description

Photographic negative, interior observation dome, cellulose nitrate, photographer unknown, Sydney Observatory, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1862-1930 A rectangular black and white cellulose nitrate negative in portrait format showing the interior of an observation dome. A large telescope, can be seen in the centre of the room and shelving can be seen on either side of the telescope. One of the shelves holds a tape chronograph, on another shelf a chronometer can be seen. On the shelf below the chronometer are large glass bottles. The top right corner has become detached from the negative.

DIMENSIONS

Height

195 mm

Width

121 mm

SOURCE

Acquisition Date

12 September 1984

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