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Video

1940's observatory construction, operation, and solar films

Mechanical apparatus for controlling tower movement

Video begins with a 3 tower view, based on the tree growth probably about 1960. Continues with Tower One and Henry Hulbert, Francis McMath, and Robert McMath taken prior to 1938.

Placing the dome on Tower Two, begun in 1936 and completed on July 1, 1936

Placing the steel cylinder housing of Tower Three, begun in 1939 and dedicated on May 25, 1940.

#1 Solar prominence filmed at the MHO. The exact date is unknown, but it is likely in the 1930's.

#2 Solar prominence filmed at the MHO. The exact date is unknown, but it is likely in the 1930's.

#3 Solar prominence filmed at the MHO. The exact date is unknown, but it is likely in the 1930's.

#4 Solar prominence filmed at the MHO. The exact date is unknown, but it is likely in the 1930's.

#5 Solar prominence filmed at the MHO. The exact date is unknown, but it is likely in the 1930's.

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