Unique IDLIB-00018007Date1st January 2018Date qualifieryear onlyDescriptionDetails the evolution of the astronomical observatory to a working museum, using archival images and objects from the Museum of Applied Arts and Science (MAAS) collection. From the close cultural relationship shared between a colonial lieutenant and a Cadigal woman, to the Melbourne Astrograph telescope used to map the stars of the Milky Way galaxy, the stories inside shed light on the site, people and objects that have helped shape Sydney Observatory into what it is today. Featuring a range of authors, including award-winning writer Bruce Pascoe, astronomer Nick Lomb, Dr Linden Ashcroft, Dr Andrew Jacob, Dr Alfred Johnson and Professor Fred Watson.LanguageEnglish (eng)EditorMuseum of Applied Arts and SciencesCristina BrionesIllustrationsColour IllustrationsPublisherMuseum of Applied Arts and Sciences MediaPlace of publicationUltimo
New South Wales
Australia
The Story of Sydney Observatory (01/01/2018), [LIB-00018007]. City of Sydney Archives, accessed 26 Dec 2024, https://archives.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/nodes/view/1755111
