McDonald Observatory
| Title | McDonald Observatory |
| View | Astronomical Photographs 3 |
| Series | II: Buildings and Grounds |
| Description | Gaseous Nebula south of S Monoceratis. The cloud-like formations of this vast mass of gas consist of glowing oxygen and hydrogen. Photograph taken at the prime focus of the 82-inch McDonald Reflector with a 5-minute exposure. |
| Subject Terms | Nebulae | Solar system | Stars | Astronomical photography |
| Photographer | Van Biesbroeck, George, 1880-1974 |
| Photograph Date | 1939-03-13 |
| Physical Format | Photographic prints; 23.2 x 18.2 cm |
| Collection | Archival Photographic Files |
| Repository | University of Chicago Library, Special Collections Research Center |
| Image Identifier | apf2-05105 |
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