Sutherland 50 cm (20 inch)
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Index: Summary; History; Current; Technical; Source.
In brief
Important Contributions:
Description:
- Bought from America in 1968 for a cost of R35 000-00. The telescope was electronically controlled, which was a main feature for the time period.
- The Minister of Mines and Planning, Dr Carel de Wet officially opened the telescope. (Opening arranged under auspices of CSIR)
- At the Republic Observatory, it was used mainly by Knipe for photoelectric photometry of photometric double stars and eclipsing binaries. [Smits]
Historical Background
Owner:
Where located:
- Republic Observatory 1968 - 1972
- Sutherland 1972 - present.
Current Information
Present Location:
Sutherland
Owner:
S.A.A.O.
Status:
Condition:
Technical Details
Type: Reflector
Aperture: 20 inch (50.8 cm)
Focal Length:
Mirror:
Mounting:
Attachments:
Manufacturer: Boller & Chivens [Personal communication between Hers and Smits]
Building:
At the Republic Observatory it was housed in the Herbert Baker designed building that used to house the Reunert telescope before it moved to the new office / library building.
Sources
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Documentation:
Pictorial Sources:
Bibliography:
- Moore, P. & Collins, P., Astronomy in Southern Africa, pp. 105 - 106. (General Source)
- Smits, P., A Brief History of Astronomy in Southern Africa. (Unpublished)
- The South African Astronomical Observatory, p.4.
(Publication of SAAO, no author, no date)
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