Riverview Observatory
1934
Riverview Observatory
1934
- NFSA IDW64FFNC2
- TypeFilm
- MediumMoving Image
- FormNewsreel, Series
- Year1934
Before rockets and satellites, we explored space with our eyes, so we’re bringing you some silent night-sky views from 1934, courtesy of the Riverview Observatory in Sydney’s St Ignatius College. Their impressive telescope was used to photograph celestial objects millions of miles away.
This footage was filmed for a Cinesound newsreel in 1934. The intention to entertain and amaze was evident, and we suspect a bit of artistic license may have been used with the telescope images – particularly the comet blazing across the aperture.
Before rockets and satellites, we explored space with our eyes, so we’re bringing you some silent night-sky views from 1934, courtesy of the Riverview Observatory in Sydney’s St Ignatius College. Their impressive telescope was used to photograph celestial objects millions of miles away.
This footage was filmed for a Cinesound newsreel in 1934. The intention to entertain and amaze was evident, and we suspect a bit of artistic license may have been used with the telescope images – particularly the comet blazing across the aperture.
- NFSA IDW64FFNC2
- TypeFilm
- MediumMoving Image
- FormNewsreel, Series
- Year1934
Need to license this item? A/V professionals and researchers can shortlist licensing enquiries via our NFSA Pro catalogue search and membership.
