Summary
Framed photograph of the erection of the Great Melbourne Telescope at Melbourne Observatory, in early 1869.
The photograph celebrates the important work of installing this telescope in Melbourne for scientific research.
A team of 14 male workers surround the telescope. The Great Melbourne Telescope building is not yet fully constructed in this image, nor is the telescope ready to use yet.
Description of Content
Fourteen male workers standing in front of, beside, behind and on a large telescope being installed onto the telescope base. This all sits on a brick foundation with wooden bearers. The building surrounds are not yet completely built. Trees and another building are visible in the background.
Physical Description
Photograph mounted on buff paper or card, with red border around it. Originally framed (frame removed for storage and preservation reasons).
More Information
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr William James, 26 Aug 1963
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Place & Date Depicted
Melbourne Observatory, South Yarra, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1869
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Format
Photograph, Black & White
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Image Dimensions - Photograph
360 mm (Length), 26 mm (Depth), 398 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Great Melbourne Telescope, Telescopes, Workers, DesignWeek2022
