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The Royal Observatory, Cape Town, 1857. Creator: Hare
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The Royal Observatory, Cape Town, 1857. Creator: Hare
The Royal Observatory, Cape Town, [South Africa], 1857....however numerous observations may be in the northern hemisphere, [astronomers] will be unable to complete many of the most important researches unless they are supplemented by similar observations on the southern side of the world's centre...many additions, alterations, and improvements, have been made from time to time, but none so important as that which we are about to describe; viz. the substitution of a new Airy's Transit Circle [Telescope] in place of the former Mural Circle with which all observations of declination have hitherto been made. The Engraving shows the situation of the Observatory, with the Table Mountain in the distance, capped by the "table-cloth" cloud. In the foreground appears a pump with shifting sails, planned and erected by Professor P. Smyth during his residence at the Cape'. From "Illustrated London News", 1857
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This photograph, taken in 1857 by Hare, showcases The Royal Observatory in Cape Town, South Africa. Established in 1820, the observatory has played a significant role in advancing astronomical knowledge, particularly in the Southern Hemisphere. The caption explains that while numerous observations have been made in the Northern Hemisphere, astronomers cannot complete many essential researches without complementary observations from the Southern Hemisphere. One of the most significant improvements made at the observatory was the replacement of the old Mural Circle with a new Airy Transit Circle Telescope. This upgrade allowed for more precise measurements of celestial bodies' declinations. The engraving in the background illustrates the observatory's location, with Table Mountain in the distance, its peak capped by the iconic "table-cloth" cloud. In the foreground, a pump with shifting sails can be seen. This ingenious device, designed by Professor P. Smyth during his tenure at the Cape, ensured a consistent water supply for the observatory's operations.
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