Summary
Plate 2, No. 8 - 19 from the Observations of the Southern Nebulae made with the Great Melbourne Telescope 1869 - 1885, by Joseph Turner (Artist) , E.R. Morris (Lithographer) J. Finnie (Printer). Lithograph, edition 1 of 240 circa 1875. Includes image nos. 8-19.
Description of Content
Plate 2, No. 8 - 19 from the Observations of the Southern Nebulae made with the Great Melbourne Telescope 1869 - 1885, by Joseph Turner (Artist) , E.R. Morris (Lithographer) J. Finnie (Printer). Lithograph, edition 1 of 240 circa 1875.
Physical Description
Black and white lithographic print on paper. The composition is divided by a white grid to depict twelve separate images of nebulae numbered 8 - 19, with compass points and printed text.
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Melbourne Observatory
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Artist
Mr Joseph Turner - Melbourne Observatory, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1875
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Format
Lithograph, Black & White
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Inscriptions
White text within the printed composition, top right hand corner: "PLATE 2". Printed numbering and compass points throughout composition: "8a / 9 / n / 10 / 11 / f / 12 / 13 / 14 / 15 / p / 16 / 17 / s / 18 / 19". Printed text, bottom of page: "Lithd. by E R. Morris / Printed by J. Finnie".
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Overall Dimensions
242 mm (Width), 356 mm (Height)
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Maximum dimensions
356 mm (Length), 242 mm (Width)
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Keywords
Astronomy, Great Melbourne Telescope, Nebulae, Telescopes, Celestial Bodies