Townsend Telescope Pre-Earthquake Photographs 10

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of the Townsend Telescope. The telescope is in the Observatory at the Christchurch Arts Centre. A plate on the side reads, "T Cook & Sons, 1864, York & London". This image was used by Graeme Kershaw, Technician at the University of Canterbury Department of Physics and Astronomy, to identify the telescope's parts after the 22 February 2011 earthquake.

ELM Offices Level 7 Library - Photograph 04

Images, UC QuakeStudies

The University of Canterbury's E-Learning team's temporary office in the James Hight building. The photographer comments, "First looks at our new temporary (maybe) office space. Our group will stay here until April or May 2011, then will move to another floor in the Central Library. Reception. This is where students used to come to enquire about support services".

ELM Offices Level 7 Library - Photograph 13

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A member of the University of Canterbury's E-Learning team in their temporary office in the James Hight building. The photographer comments, "First looks at our new temporary (maybe) office space. Our group will stay here until April or May 2011, then will move to another floor in the Central Library. South view over trees to the hills".

ELM Offices Level 7 Library - Photograph 10

Images, UC QuakeStudies

Members of the University of Canterbury's E-Learning team Jess Hollis and Alan Hoskin in their temporary office in the James Hight building. The photographer comments, "First looks at our new temporary (maybe) office space. Our group will stay here until April or May 2011, then will move to another floor in the Central Library. Room 709 - Jess & Alan".

Christchurch: A Board Game Photograph 3

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of furniture on the site of Christchurch: A Board Game.

Townsend Telescope Pre-Earthquake Photographs 09

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of the middle section of the Townsend Telescope. The telescope is in the Observatory at the Christchurch Arts Centre. A plate on the side reads, "T Cook & Sons, 1864, York & London". This image was used by Graeme Kershaw, Technician at the University of Canterbury Department of Physics and Astronomy, to identify the telescope's parts after the 22 February 2011 earthquake.

ELM Offices Level 7 Library - Photograph 07

Images, UC QuakeStudies

The University of Canterbury's E-Learning team's temporary office in the James Hight building. The photographer comments, "First looks at our new temporary (maybe) office space. Our group will stay here until April or May 2011, then will move to another floor in the Central Library. House bar. This reception desk is not used now. A small kitchen is at the right".

Townsend Telescope Pre-Earthquake Photographs 08

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of the middle section of the Townsend Telescope. The telescope is in the Observatory at the Christchurch Arts Centre. A plate on the side reads, "T Cook & Sons, 1864, York & London". This image was used by Graeme Kershaw, Technician at the University of Canterbury Department of Physics and Astronomy, to identify the telescope's parts after the 22 February 2011 earthquake.

ELM Offices Level 7 Library - Photograph 11

Images, UC QuakeStudies

Alan Hoskin, a member of the University of Canterbury's E-Learning team, in their temporary office in the James Hight building. The photographer comments, "First looks at our new temporary (maybe) office space. Our group will stay here until April or May 2011, then will move to another floor in the Central Library. Bean bag. Alan wanted the beanbag but Jess said no".

Street Football Photograph 3

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of a person playing hockey in a street football arena built by Student Volunteer Army volunteers.

ELM Offices Level 7 Library - Photograph 06

Images, UC QuakeStudies

The University of Canterbury's E-Learning team's temporary office in the James Hight building. The photographer comments, "First looks at our new temporary (maybe) office space. Our group will stay here until April or May 2011, then will move to another floor in the Central Library. Common area. How will we make use of this large open area? Our offices are behind the glass wall, facing south".

St Luke's Labyrinth Photograph 4

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of a sign describing St Luke's Labyrinth.

Fulton Hogan BMX Pump Track Photograph 4

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of a sign describing the Fulton Hogan BMX Pump Track.

CityUps Site Map

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A PDF copy of the site map for CityUps. CityUps was a 'city of the future for one night only', and the main event of FESTA 2014. It was held on vacant sites at the intersection of Lichfield Street, Manchester Street and High Street. Architecture students from Unitec, The University of Auckland and CPIT collaborated with local businesses to create large-scale, temporary structures to entertain the public.

ELM Offices Level 7 Library - Photograph 20

Images, UC QuakeStudies

Members of the University of Canterbury's E-Learning team Jess Hollis, Paul Nicholls, Lei Zhang, and Susan Tull in their temporary office in the James Hight building. The photographer comments, "First looks at our new temporary (maybe) office space. Our group will stay here until April or May 2011, then will move to another floor in the Central Library. Moving day - collecting new keys. Lei, Paul, Susan, Jess".

ELM Offices Level 7 Library - Photograph 05

Images, UC QuakeStudies

The University of Canterbury's E-Learning team's temporary office in the James Hight building. The photographer comments, "First looks at our new temporary (maybe) office space. Our group will stay here until April or May 2011, then will move to another floor in the Central Library. Common area. More offices run along the north wall at the left. Through the doors are the male toilets and a stair well".

ELM Offices Level 7 Library - Photograph 19

Images, UC QuakeStudies

Furniture and equipment packed up ready for the University of Canterbury's E-Learning team's move to their temporary office in the James Hight building. The photographer comments, "First looks at our new temporary (maybe) office space. Our group will stay here until April or May 2011, then will move to another floor in the Central Library. Waiting for the truck. An empty office, before the removal truck arrived".

Townsend Telescope: Part Photograph 29

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of the lower end of the main tube of the Townsend Telescope. The tube was crushed and bent during the 22 February 2011 earthquake.

Townsend Telescope: Part Photograph 56

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of some of the parts of the Townsend Telescope. Many of the parts were damaged during the 22 February 2011 earthquake.

Townsend Telescope: Part Photograph 61

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of two clock gears from the Townsend Telescope.

Townsend Telescope: Part Photograph 17

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of the scale viewer eyepiece from the Townsend Telescope.

Townsend Telescope: Part Photograph 51

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of the damage to the teeth of a gear from the worm gear drive of the Townsend Telescope. The gear was damaged during the 22 February 2011 earthquake.

Townsend Telescope: Part Photograph 55

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of the declinator readout ring from the Townsend Telescope. The ring was chipped and scratched during the 22 February 2011 earthquake.

Townsend Telescope: Part Photograph 22

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of the knurled knob from the Townsend Telescope. The teeth of the knob were damaged during the 22 February 2011 earthquake.

Townsend Telescope: Part Photograph 23

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of a friction collar from the Townsend Telescope.

Townsend Telescope: Part Photograph 11

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of the earthquake-damaged output shaft from the top-plate of the Townsend Telescope's clock drive. The output shaft was bent out of shape during the 22 February 2011 earthquake.

Townsend Telescope: Part Photograph 10

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of the top cover of the clock from the Townsend Telescope. Parts of the cover were bent out of shape during the 22 February 2011 earthquake.

Townsend Telescope: Part Photograph 12

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of a collar from the Townsend Telescope. Part of the collar was bent out of shape during the 22 February 2011 earthquake.

Townsend Telescope: Part Photograph 13

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of a slow motion rod from the Townsend Telescope. The rod was bent out of shape during the 22 February 2011 earthquake.

Townsend Telescope: Part Photograph 15

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of a slow motion knob and shaft from the Townsend Telescope. The knob broke off the shaft during the 22 February 2011 earthquake.