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14-AUG-2009 Marcus Davies

Sydney Observatory 29cm Refractor #1

In 1874 the New South Wales Government Astronomer H. C. Russell acquired this 11.4 inch telescope for the observation of double stars from the optician and instrument maker, Hugo Schroeder. The telescope has a focal length of 12 feet 6 inches (F13.1)

Read more: http://www.powerhousemuseum.com/collection/database/?irn=258726

Nikon D300
1/2s f/4.0 at 18.0mm iso3200 full exif

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