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January 7, 1925. Washington, D.C. "Scientists of Naval Observatory with special camera to photograph eclipse of sun." 5x7 glass negative. View full size.
That equatorial mount is a fine example of practical engineering.
That camera mount is SUCH an incredible MacGyver.
I'm sure these men are serious scientists, but that camera just makes me laugh. It looks like a Dr. Seuss idea for one of his pieced together contraptions from one his books for children.
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