Identity area
Reference code
AU ANUA 592
Title
Records of the Commonwealth Solar Observatory (Mt Stromlo) and Duffield Family
Date(s)
- 1924 - 2010 (Creation)
Level of description
Series
Extent and medium
2m (4 type 1 boxes; 1 type 4 box; 1 type 10 box; 1 type 5 box of glass plate negatives)
Context area
Name of creator
(1924 - 1957)
Biographical history
The Commonwealth Solar Observatory was established in January 1924, one of its purposes being the study of solar phenomena. By 1950 the Observatory's name had changed, becoming the Commonwealth Observatory. In 1957 the observatory located at Mount Stromlo became part of the Australian National University as the Department of Astronomy in the Research School of Physical Sciences.
Repository
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Glass plate negatives, photographs and memorabilia.
Accruals
System of arrangement
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Conditions governing access
Conditions governing reproduction
Language of material
Script of material
Language and script notes
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Finding aids
Allied materials area
Existence and location of originals
Existence and location of copies
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Notes area
Alternative identifier(s)
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Place access points
Name access points
- Commonwealth Solar Observatory (Subject)