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Harvard College Observatory History in Images

This is a personal project collecting and documenting early images of Harvard College Observatory, focusing on the site at Observatory Hill (previously Summer House Hill). Buildings, instruments, people, and observations.

Disclaimer: all content here is solely my own views, and in no way represents the views of my employer, or anyone else. Also, I'm documenting things as I learn about them, so expect frequent errors. Corrections will occur without notice and without a changelog at this point.

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[link]1902/04 Construction of the addition to the astrophotographic library

Image Credit: Thomas A. Fine

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[link]Astrophotographic Library (during addition)

First photo in a series of photos taken from approximately the same location, showing the construction of the addtion of the Astrophotographic Library to the original astrophotographic building. The first part was built in 1892-1893. The addition began in April 1902, and was mostly complete on the outside by mid June.

[link]Astrophotographic Library (during addition)

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[link]Astrophotographic Library (after addition)

[link]1904/04 Construction of the addition to the astrophotographic library

Image Credit: Thomas A. Fine

Earliest source:

An slow version of the animated gif built from a selection of images above.

Use/Copyright: This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. Creative Commons License


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