Author:

Unknown  Search this

Subject:

Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory  Search this

Physical description:

Color: Black and White; Size: 10w x 8h; Type of Image: Landscape; Medium: Photographic print

Type:

Photographic print

Landscape

Place:

Egypt

Date:

c. 1933

Category:

Historic Images of the Smithsonian

Notes:

There are many other pictures of Mt. St. Katherine in 7005/168/5; including 31226, a slightly varied view of the above.

Summary:

Landscape view of the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory Solar Observing Station at Mt. St. Katherine, Egypt. The station was operational from 1933 to 1937.

Contained within:

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 7005, Box 186, Folder: 5

Contact information:

Institutional History Division, Smithsonian Institution Archives, 600 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20024-2520, SIHistory@si.edu

Topic:

Mt. St. Katherine, Egypt  Search this

Observing (field) stations  Search this

Solar observing stations  Search this

Observatories  Search this

Mountains--Egypt  Search this

Standard number:

32528-A or MAH-32528A

Restrictions & Rights:

No restrictions

Data Source:

Smithsonian Archives - History Div

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:siris_sic_8268