Summary
Experimental photograph of star cluster taken by Robert Ellery with the Astrograph telescope at Melbourne Observatory on 3 February 1891, soon after its installation.
Description of Content
Stars. Experimental photograph taken with the Astrograph telescope at Melbourne Observatory, soon after its installation.
Physical Description
Positive photographic image on glass plate in paper envelope.
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Mr Robert Lewis John Ellery, South Yarra, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 03 Feb 1891
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Place & Date Made
Melbourne Observatory, South Yarra, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 03 Feb 1891
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Glass Positive, Black & White
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Inscriptions
Envelope marked: 'ELLERY/ SILVER PRINT OF HERSCHEL 33/5 FROM NEGATIVE TAKEN FEBY 3 1891 EXPOSED 21 MINS THROUGH CLOUDS/ PROBABLY = 12 MINUTES CLEAR EXPOSURE LOOSE A-10'
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