Walraven T.

WALRAVEN, Theo [Dr]

Professional Astronomer
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In brief :
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Summary:
Dr Walraven  became the Superintendent of Leiden Observatory in 1950, whilst it was still at Union  Observatory. He supervised the move to Hartebeespoort when it became known as the Leiden Southern Station.
Historical background :
History:
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Career:
1950 – 1976?: Superintendent of the Leiden station at Union Observatory.
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Personal:

Instruments:

Link to the Telescope Manufacturers.

Sources:

Link to the Main Bibliography Section and more information about Sources.
Remaining Artifacts:
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Bibliography:
Moore, P. & Collins, P., Astronomy in Southern Africa, pp.107 – 110.    (General Source)
Smits, P., A Brief History of Astronomy in Southern Africa. (Unpublished)
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Johannesburg Observatory.
Leiden Observatory.

 

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Theo and his wife J Walraven
Source :MNASSA AND A.S.S.A. Archives: Peter Smits Collection