Summary
Black and white photograph of a female assistant using a photographic plate measuring machine to measure the precise positions of stars for the international Astrograph Project, around 1905.
This photograph was probably taken at Melbourne Observatory, but may have been taken at Sydney Observatory.
The machine being used is probably one made by Repsold & Son; Melbourne Observatory purchased two machines, in 1899 and 1902. They were subsequently sent to Sydney Observatory; one is now held by the Powerhouse Museum: see their registration number H10066.
Description of Content
Seated woman using astrograph plate measuring machine, probably at Melbourne Observatory (otherwise Sydney Observatory).
Physical Description
Black and white silver gelatin photograph.
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
Public Life & Institutions, Science & Measurement, Images & Image Making
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Place & Date Depicted
Melbourne Observatory, Birdwood Avenue, South Yarra, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1905
This image is thought to depict Melbourne Observatory, but may have been taken at Sydney Observatory. -
Format
Photograph, Black & White
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Classification
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Type of item
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Image Dimensions - Photograph
203 mm (Width), 255 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Astrographs, Astronomers, Astronomical Instruments, Astronomy, Observatories, Workers, Women, Science, Stars, Planets, Measurement, Scientific Instruments, DesignWeek2022
