McMath-Hulbert Observatory [Lake Angelus, MI]

Description:

Observatory is near Lake Angelus, Michigan (five miles north of Pontiac). 24" reflecting telescope began operations in July 1930; also included a 10 1/2" reflector. Established and deeded to the University of Michigan by Robert R. McMath, Francis McMath, and Judge Henry S. Hulbert. An additional 50' tower telescope was added in 1935/1946 and 70' tower telescope and office building added in 1940.; 
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; Image is photograph of a painting.

Date Issued: 1936

Institution: Bentley Historical Library, University of Michigan

Collection: Bentley Image Bank, Bentley Historical Library

Rights:

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Subject Topics:

McMath-Hulbert Observatory (University of Michigan),

University of Michigan--Buildings--1931-1940,

Lake Angelus (Mich.),

Astronomical observatories--Michigan--Lake Angelus,

Clouds,

Towers--Michigan--Ann Arbor,

Universities & colleges--Michigan--Ann Arbor

Language: UND

URL: http://name.umdl.umich.edu/IC-BHL-X-BL005252%5DBL005252

Type: still image