But a closer inspection reveals it is actually the Beverly Begg Observatory’s original telescope. The telescope when it was operational at Dunedin’s Beverly Begg Observatory. The 12-inch reflecting telescope was built and installed at the Dunedin observatory about 100 years ago by Joseph Ward. Mr McNamara said the observatory had run out of space and wanted to return the telescope to the Beverly Begg Observatory in time for its centenary in 2022. Photo: Stephen JaquieryShe said the telescope still worked, but would undergo restoration before being put on display at the observatory.

Source: Otago Daily Times June 02, 2020 16:32 UTC