Nishimura  Reflector 41 cm (16 inch)

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Summary; History; Current; Technical; Sources; Links; Gallery:

In brief

Important  Contributions:

Description:
Used for flare star research. (Variable Stars)

Historical background

Owners:
University of the Free State.

Where  Located:
Boyden Observatory (Bloemfontein)

Current  Information

Present  Location:
Boyden Observatory

Owner:
University of the Free State.

Status:

Condition:

Technical  DetailsType: Reflector

Aperture: 16 inch (40.6 cm)
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Attachments: Photometer: Cooled, solid carbon photometer.
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Sources

Documentation:

Pictorial  Sources:

Bibliography:

• Moore, P. & Collins, P., Astronomy in Southern Africa, p.124; p.128.  (General Source)
  

Links

Gallery

Photo Credit: Willie Koorts