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Association of Lunar and Planetary Observers (U.S.)

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Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

Interview with Cecil Post, January 20, 2000, Tape 1, 2000 January 20, 2006 May 16

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Identifier: NMSUrgt0695
Abstract

Interview with Cecil Post on his relationship with astronomer Clyde W. Tombaugh, discoverer of the planet Pluto, during the 1950s and 1960s. Post discusses coming to Las Cruces, New Mexico, his work at the White Sands Missile Range and New Mexico State University's Physical Science Laboratory and his involvement as an amateur astronomer in the Association of Lunar and Planetary Observers.

Dates: 2000 January 20; Digitization: 2006 May 16

Interview with Walter H. Haas, May 9, 2000, Interview 1, 2000 May 9, 2006 May 16

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Identifier: NMSUrgt0681
Abstract

Interview with Walter H. Haas on his professional life as a mathematician, his work in amateur astronomer, his involvement with the Association of Lunar and Planetary Observers, and his relationship with Clyde W. Tombaugh, discoverer of the planet Pluto.

Dates: 2000 May 9; Digitization: 2006 May 16

Interview with Walter H. Haas, May 16, 2000, Interview 2, Tape 1, 2000 May 16, 2006 May 16

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Identifier: NMSUrgt0683
Abstract

Interview with Walter H. Haas on his professional life as a mathematician, his work in amateur astronomer, his involvement with the Association of Lunar and Planetary Observers, and his relationship with Clyde W. Tombaugh, discoverer of the planet Pluto.

Dates: 2000 May 16; Digitization: 2006 May 16

Interview with Walter H. Haas, May 19, 2000, Interview 3, Tape 1, Side B, 2000 May 19, 2006 May 16

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Identifier: NMSUrgt0684
Abstract

Interview with Walter H. Haas on his professional life as a mathematician, his work in amateur astronomer, his involvement with the Association of Lunar and Planetary Observers, and his relationship with Clyde W. Tombaugh, discoverer of the planet Pluto.

Dates: 2000 May 19; Digitization: 2006 May 16

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Astronomy 3
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Astronomy -- History -- 20th century 1
Physical Science Laboratory -- History 1
Telescopes -- Design and construction -- History 1