Reunert Telescope
23 cm (9 inch)
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The 9-inch telescope of the Transvaal Observatory.
Source: MNASSA.
In brief
Important Contributions:
Description:
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The Republic
Observatory
(then known as the Transvaal Meteorological Department) was
initially a meteorological institution. It was decided
to diversify into astronomical observation. Director Innes,
with the help of Dr Theodore Reunert acquired this telescope
as the first astronomical instrument for the observatory. (?
See Errata at bottom of page)
- Telescope erected in 1907 and known as the 9 inch telescope. In 1924 it was renamed the Reunert telescope in honour of Dr T Reunert, from the S. A. Association for the Advancement of Science, who had been one of the prime movers on having the Republic Observatory established and extended. This occasion was celebrated with a formal dinner. [Hers; Smits]
- During
1962 - 1964 a new office block with a library was built with
two domes on its roof. The Reunert and Franklin
Adam twin
telescopes were moved here. [Hers]
Historical Background
Owner:
Republic
Observatory
Where Located:
Republic Observatory 1907 - ?
Current Information
Present Location:
Owner:
Status:
Condition:
The 9 inch telescope and it's building at the Republic Observatory.
Source: A.S.S.A. Archives: Peter Smits Collection.
Technical Details
Type: Refractor
Aperture: 9 inch (22.8 cm)
Focal Length:
Lens:
Mounting:
Attachments:
Manufacturer: Grubb [Smits]
Sources
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Documentation:
Pictorial Sources:
Bibliography:
- Hers, J., The History of the Transvaal Observatory. 1, 2 & 3, MNASSA, Vol. 46, Nos. 1 & 2 [Feb], 3 & 4 [April], 5 & 6 [June], 1987 (As well as personal communications between Hers and Smits)
- Moore, P. & Collins, P., Astronomy in Southern Africa, p. 96. (General Source)
- Smits, P., A Brief History of Astronomy in Southern Africa. (Unpublished)
Errata:
- Moore gives the spelling as Reunart. It should be Reunert [Personal communication with Vermeulen]
- Moore states that this telescope was the first telescope erected at the Republic Observatory. The first telescope was the ?
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