Item MM 39860 Photograph - The Moon Taken by Great Melbourne Telescope at Melbourne Observatory, South Yarra, Victoria, circa 1874

Summary

Photograph of the Moon, taken by Joseph Turner with the Great Melbourne Telescope at Melbourne Observatory in South Yarra, Melbourne, around 1874.

Photograph in a photograph album used at Melbourne Observatory, late 19th century. The album photographs show the main Melbourne Observatory building, Great Melbourne Telescope, 8 inch transit telescope, recording equipment, observatories in other cities and countries, astronomers, astronomical photographs of sun and stars.

Description of Content

The Moon surrounded by dark sky.