Summary
Photograph of the Kappa Crucis Cluster, named the 'Jewel Box', in the constellation of Crux. Photograph taken by Joseph Turner with the Great Melbourne Telescope on March 3 1883, with an exposure of 5 minutes.
Description of Content
K Crucis cluster, a group of stars pictured near the centre of image, several smaller stars pictured in the surrounding area, background is black.
Physical Description
SIlver gelatin photograph mounted on card, sheet of tissue paper attached at the top covers photograph.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Office of Trade Measurement (formerly Weights & Measures Branch), Victoria: Local Government Department, Melbourne Observatory, by 1988
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Photographer
Mr Joseph Turner - Melbourne Observatory, South Yarra, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 3 Mar 1883
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Place & Date Created
Melbourne Observatory, South Yarra, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 3 Mar 1883
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Format
Photograph, Monochrome
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Inscriptions
Hand written in black ink under photograph: 'K Crucis taken with the Great Melbourne Telescope / March 3 1883 / Exposure 5 minutes' Hand written in black ink on the back of photograph: 'K Crucis. Taken with Melbourne Great / Telescope / Exposure 5 mintues'
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Primary support
99 mm (Width), 138 mm (Height)
This is image size as well - there are no margins in the photograph itself
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Secondary support
108 mm (Width), 164 mm (Height)
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