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Publication Information
| Creator | Vail brothers |
|---|---|
| Date Created | 1880 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 11 x 13 cm |
Collection Information
| Call Number | NF Mitchell, Maria |
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Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | COPYRIGHT UNDETERMINED |
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| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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Astronomer at Washburn Observatory
June 17, 1947
View looking up towards open dome as Olin Eggen, research astronomer, looks through the telescope at Washburn Observatory on the campus of University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Girl with School Pennant
A girl holds a large school pennant that reads, "Vassar," a college that was founded in 1861.
Telescope at Washburn Observatory
1930
Telescope at Washburn Observatory with man at controls.
Vassar College
View across lawn toward the campus art museum. Large arched windows run along the facade, and the main entrance is nestled into a corner tower. The brickwork contains many decorative elements, most...
Telescope at Washburn Observatory
November 8, 1926
Small telescope at University of Wisconsin-Madison Washburn Observatory.
Washburn Observatory
October 3, 1976
Exterior of Washburn Observatory, a gift to the University of Wisconsin-Madison from Cadwallader C. Washburn, on Observatory Hill overlooking Lake Mendota, off Observatory Drive. It was built in 18...
