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A.S.S.A. Pretoria  telescope

30 cm (12 inch)

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Summary; History; Current; Technical; Sources; Links; Gallery:
In brief
Important Contributions:Description

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The amateurs of A.S.S.A erected this telescope on the grounds of Radcliffe Observatory. When Radcliffe closed down, the military took over the terrain and the Pretoria Centre members were refused entrance to the terrain. [co_19751125] The telescope was moved  to the grounds of Christian Brothers College in Pretoria. [co_19770502]
Historical Background
Owner:
Astronomy Society of Southern Africa (A.S.S.A.)
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Where Located:

  • – 1975: Radcliffe Observatory
  • 1977 – : Christian Brothers College School ground in Pretoria.
Current Information
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Condition:
Technical Details
Type: Reflector
Aperture: 12 inch (30.4 cm)
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Sources

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

  • Moore, P. & Collins, P., Astronomy in Southern Africa, pp.118 – 119.  (General Source)
Links

Gallery

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The 12-inch Pretoria Centre Telescope . Written on back of the photograph: “Telescope with original tube. Date and place unknown”
Source: MNASSA

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The telescope at the Pretoria Centre after an upgrade and a new tube, 1977.
Source: MNASSA

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The telescope with J C Bennett at eyepiece. In Bennett’s handwriting, and initialled by him, on the back of the photograph: “With antiquated observer.”
Source: MNASSA,Centrepiece, December 1977.

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The telescope with J C Bennett at eyepiece. In Bennett’s handwriting, and initialled by him, on the back of the photograph: “With antiquated observer.”
Source: MNASSA,Centrepiece, December 1977.