cooke_20c_8i

Cooke

8 inch (20 cm)

Index:

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

Where Located:

  • Cape Observatory (dates?)
  • People’s Observatory ? – present
Current Information
Present  Location:
People’s Observatory in Port Elizabeth.Owner:
Port Elizabeth People’s Observatory Society.

Status:
Operational.

Condition:
Excellent.
Technical Details
Type: Reflector / Refractor
Aperture: 8 inch (20 cm)
Focal Length:
Mirror / Lens:
Mounting:  Telescope is mounted on its original Cooke & Sons mounting with the clockdrive in perfect working order.
Attachments:
Manufacturer: Cooke
Operational History:
Building:  Roll of roof observatory building with adjoining clubhouse.

Sources

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

Gallery

8-inch Cooke refractor, Port Elizabeth People's Observatory (Source: MNASSA ) (Auke 1989-48-3-28)

8-inch Cooke refractor, Port Elizabeth People’s Observatory (Source: MNASSA ) (Auke 1989-48-3-28)