I thought this was interesting.
Nautilus 1906
We discussed the Worlds Fair searchlight in the early days of the thread, but I don't remember discussing how it was powered. (maybe I just forgot)
below / from
GIZMODO
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When running at 200 amperes—a current generated by a Pelton water wheel in a nearby canyon—the carbon arc lamp burned with the intensity
of 90,000 to 100,000 candles. A massive reflecting lens mirror magnified that blaze to 375 million candlepower."
Does anyone know in which canyon this Pelton water wheel was located?
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#2: location of searchlight in relation to the observatory:
ebay find [dated: 1908]
Is this view about 1,500 ft from the observatory?
-was the searchlight in this area in the foreground / where the photographer was standing?
Oh, and one more thing
Am I the only one who didn't know the observatory dome was initially covered in canvas?
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