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Topic: "An Historic Brashear Telescope Saved by Restoration"
Speaker: Ralph Nye – Director of Technical Services, Lowell Observatory
In 1914 Percival Lowell obtained a combination 9" and 6" objective Brashear Astrograph from Swarthmore College which he used to pursue his quest for "Planet X". In 1915 the instrument actually took the first photograph of Pluto, fourteen years before its official discovery in 1929 by Clyde Tombaugh. The telescope eventually fell into disrepair, and was later ... view more »
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Website: http://www.coconinoastro.org
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The speaker presentation is preceded by a 5-10 minute CAS business meeting. After the presentation there is a "meet and greet" session with refreshments open to all.
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1400 W Mars Hill, Flagstaff, AZ 86001