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Astronomical glass plate slides used at the Sydney Observatory

Object No. 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

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Summary

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.

SOURCE

Credit Line

Ex Sydney Observatory

Acquisition Date

16 January 1985

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