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Dome structure detail, view of dome assembly at Cleveland, showing wheel on track with parts numbered
A closeup of assembled dome structure at the Warner & Swasey factory in Cleveland, OH. Note howsome of the parts are numbered
Dome structure detail, view of dome assembly at Cleveland, showing shutter opening and drive wheel
A detailed picture of the dome assembly at the Warner & Swaseyfactory in Cleveland, OH. This shows the shutter opening and the drive wheel for opening and closing the shutter.
Dome structure, top half of dome assembled on ground at Warner & Swasey factory, Cleveland
A picture of the test assmbly of the dome structure at the Warner & Swasey factory in Cleveland, OH. Large structures were test assembled at the factory before being shipped
Gears on table at Warner & Swasey shop, Cleveland
A picture of the right ascension gear of the telescope. This gear drives the telescope around the axis of the telescope pointing north.
Gravity Drive at Warner & Swasey shop, Cleveland
A picture of the original clock drive for the telescope. At the time the telescope built, the best way to move the telescope to accurately track the stars, was to drive the telescope by a mechanism that was powered by a falling weight. Very smooth!…
Polar Axis on blocks, outside Warner & Swasey shop, Cleveland (side view)
A picture of the polar axis of the telescope out side of the Warner & Swasey factory. The polar axis is accurately aligned to the axis of Earth's rotation so that the telescope can properl;y track stars.
Polar Axis on blocks, outside Warner & Swasey shop, Cleveland (end view)
A picture of the partially disassembled polar axis on blocks outside the Warner & Swasey factory
Polar Axis on blocks with engineer, outside Warner & Swasey shop, Cleveland (end view)
A picture of the polar axis on blocks outside the Warner & Swasey factory
Polar Axis on blocks with machinist, outside Warner & Swasey shop, Cleveland (end view)
A picture of the completed polar axis on blocks outside the Warner & Swasey factory
Handling Cart for primary mirror at Warner & Swasey shop, Cleveland
A picture of the handling cart for the mirror of the telescope. The mirror was coated wit silver than had to be replaced every few months when it tarnished. The mirror was lowered into this cart so it could be easily moved.
Large Gears with engineer, outside Warner & Swasey shop, Cleveland
A picture of an engineer with some of the gears used in the telescope.
Telescope Tube with J.S. Plaskett and 2 colleagues outside Warner & Swasey shop, Cleveland
A picture of assembled telescope tube outside the Warner & Swasey factory. John Stanley Plaskett is in the right, in the middle is Ambrose Swasey. The man on the left is Edward Burrell and engineer of Warner & Swasey
Large Gear with engineer inside Warner & Swasey shop, Cleveland
A picture of the large right ascension gear with one of the enginneers.
Gears and Counterweights inside Warner & Swasey shop, Cleveland
A picture various parts inside one of the large parts of the telescope.
End Caps for Pier inside Warner & Swasey shop, Cleveland
A picture of one of the metal end caps that sit on the end of the cement pier.
Gears, counterweights and wheels inside Warner & Swasey shop, Cleveland
A picture of various equipment, gears, wheels in side the Warner & Swasey factory
End Cap for Pier, outside Warner & Swasey shop, Cleveland, ready for shipping to Victoria
A picture of one of the metal end caps that sit on the end of the cement pier.
Mirror cover inside telescope's tube at Warner & Swasey shop, Cleveland
A great picture looking down the tube of the telescope at the mirror cover. The cover was very important for protecting the mirror from the elements and from anything being accidently dropped onto it.
Telescope being assembled inside Warner & Swasey shop, Cleveland
A picture of the telescope being assembled inside the Warner & Swasey factory
Telescope being assembled inside Warner & Swasey shop, Cleveland
An excellent picture of the assembled telescope inside the Warner & Swasey factory
J.S. Plaskett standing beside assembled telescope inside Warner & Swasey shop, Cleveland
A picture of the assembled telescope inside the Warner & Swasey factory with J.S. Plaskett standing beside it.
Telescope assembled inside Warner & Swasey shop, Cleveland
An excellent picture of the assembled telescope inside the Warner & Swasey factory
Telescope Tube on rail tracks outside Warner & Swasey shop, Cleveland, ready for shipping to Victoria
A picture of assembled telescope tube outside the Warner & Swasey factory.
Telescope Tube with engineer outside Warner & Swasey shop, Cleveland, ready for shipping to Victoria
A picture of assembled telescope tube outside the Warner & Swasey factory ready for shipping to Victoria
Telescope Tube on rail tracks outside Warner & Swasey shop, Cleveland, ready for shipping to Victoria
A picture of assembled telescope tube outside the Warner & Swasey factory ready for shipping to Victoria
Original office building with landscaping
A picture of the original office building after the landscaping is complete
Dome camouflaged dome during WW II
A picture of the dome during WW II. The dome was camouflaged as there was concern its bright visibility could be used as a navigation waypoint
DAO 75th Anniversary
Group of people gathered in dome for 75th annivesary speeches. Dennis Crabtree at forefront.
DAO 75th Anniversary
Jim Hesser giving a speech at anniversary event. Shot taken behind attendees, angled from left side.
DAO 75th Anniversary
Jim Hesser giving a speech. Shot taken from behind attendees. Don Morton, Alan Batten and Gerhard Herzberg seated alongside of stage.
DAO 75th Anniversary
Close-up of Jim Hesser giving a speech. Camerman is also included, but out of focus.
DAO 75th Anniversary
Don Morton, Gerhard Herzberg, and Jim Hesser standing outside of dome, near the guard rails.
DAO 75th Anniversary
Gerhard Herzberg and K. O. Wright speaking to an attendee of programme.
DAO 75th Anniversary
Jim Hesser and Gerhard Herzberg with unknown attendee.
DAO 75th Anniversary
Jim Hesser pointing towards Gerhard Herzberg and Don Morton during an interview.
DAO 75th Anniversary
Shot of various programme attendees by the dome stairs. Telescope in background.
DAO 75th Anniversary
Shot of various programme attendees by the dome stairs. Telescope in background.
DAO 75th Anniversary
Programme attendees talking in groups and viewing the telescope.
DAO 75th Anniversary
Birdseye view of programme attendees gathered near the telescope and stairs of the dome. Shot likely taken from ladder that belongs to the Observatory and is still on site.
DAO 75th Anniversary
Birdseye view of Jim Hesser giving a speech with attendeeds watching. Shot taken from a high point between the telescope and concrete archway.
DAO 75th Anniversary
Birdseye view of various attendees socializing. Shot taken from between telescope and concrete archway.
DAO 75th Anniversary
Alan Batten, K. O. Wright, Gerhard Herzberg and Don Morton
DAO 75th Anniversary
View of Plaskett Telescope and attendees standing near it.
DAO 75th Anniversary
Group of people gathered in dome for 75th annivesary speeches
DAO 75th Anniversary
Group of people gathered in dome for 75th annivesary speeches
DAO 75th Anniversary
Group of people gathered in dome for 75th annivesary speeches
DAO 75th Anniversary
Aerial shot of Jim Hesser giving a speech at anniversary event.
DAO 75th Anniversary
Don Morton, Gerhard Herzberg, and Jim Hesser being interviewed on camera outside of dome
DAO 75th Anniversary
Jim Hesser speaking to individuals inside the office building. K. O. Wright standing on the left side.
DAO 75th Anniversary
Four unidentified men speaking in the lab.