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Silhouette
of Fearon Fallows.
Source: Moore; Laing: Warner, Astronomers |
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The
Rozenhof complex where Fallows initially stayed and erected his telescope
on the roof of the building. He was evicted by the owner, Mr. van Breda,
who believed Fallows to be a peeping Tom.
Sketch by Rev. John Campbell Source: Warner, Astronomers. |
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The
main building of the Royal Observatory at the Cape of Good Hope (now
S.A.A.O.), also known as Fallow's house . The photo
was taken from Fallow's grave.
Source: ASSA Archive, Peter Smits collection. |
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Fearon
Fallow's was buried in the grounds of the Cape Observatory. His grave
is directly behind the antennae.
Source: ASSA Archive, Peter Smits collection. |
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