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Bruce  Astrograph

61 cm (24 inch)

Index:

Summary; History; Current; Technical; Sources; Links:

In brief

Important  Contributions:

Description:
Historical Background

Owner/s:

Where  Located:
Boyden Observatory

Current Information

Present  Location:
Boyden Observatory

Owner:
University of the Orange Freestate

Status:

Condition:
Technical Details
Type: Reflector / Refractor
Aperture: 24 inch (60.9cm)
Focal Length:
Mirror / Lens:
Mounting:
Attachments:
Manufacturer:
Operational History:
Building:

Sources

Link to the Main Bibliography Section and more information about Sources.

Documentation:

Pictorial  Sources:

Bibliography:

  • Moore, P. & Collins, P., Astronomy in Southern Africa, p (General Source)
  • Smits  P. A Brief History of Astronomy in Southern Africa. (Unpublished).
Links
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