File:Observatory and telescope at the University of Washington , October 19, 1919 (MOHAI 5352).jpg

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English: Observatory and telescope at the University of Washington , October 19, 1919   (Wikidata search (Cirrus search) Wikidata query (SPARQL)  Create new Wikidata item based on this file)
Photographer
Webster & Stevens
Title
English: Observatory and telescope at the University of Washington , October 19, 1919
Description
English: Beginning in 1895, students and faculty at the University of Washington could study the stars in the school's new observatory. It was the third building completed on the present campus, and was built from stone left over from Denny Hall. The telescope had been moved from the university's downtown location.

In this photo, a student looks through the telescope in the observatory. The dome of the building was mounted on ball bearings (one is in the background, to the left of the telescope). Astronomers could turn the dome to the correct viewing position by pulling on the handles hanging against the wall.

  • Subjects (LCTGM): Telescopes; Astronomy; University of Washington--Facilities; University of Washington--People
Depicted place
English: Seattle (Wash.)
Date Taken on 19 October 1919
Medium
English: 1 negative: nitrate, b&w
Dimensions height: 8 in (20.3 cm); width: 10 in (25.4 cm)
dimensions QS:P2048,8U218593
dimensions QS:P2049,10U218593
institution QS:P195,Q219563
Current location
Museum of History and Industry
Accession number
5352
Source
English: Museum of History and Industry
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Public domain
This work is in the public domain in the United States because it was published (or registered with the U.S. Copyright Office) before January 1, 1929.
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PEMCO Webster & Stevens Collection, Museum of History & Industry, Seattle; All Rights Reserved

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