Summary
Experimental photograph of star cluster taken by Robert Ellery with the Astrograph telescope at Melbourne Observatory on 17 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, 17 Feb 1891
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Place & Date Made
Melbourne Observatory, South Yarra, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 17 Feb 1891
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Photograph, glass base, Glass Positive, Black and White
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Inscriptions
Envelope marked: 'NO 5 POSITIVE ELLERY/ PLATE NO 50/ H 3352/ CLUSTER OF STARS BETWEEN/ N ARGUS/ AND ALPHA CRUCIS?/ EXPOSED 2 HOURS 12 MINUTES FEBY 17 1891 LOOSE A-8'
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