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Astronomy

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Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 102 Collections and/or Records:

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

Kepler, 1936-1983

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Identifier: M041.06.0007.0024
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Series 6 consists of Yourgrau's notes for teaching various. Mostly undated, the series also contains some pamphlets or publications on the subject matter.

Dates: 1936-1983

Moon Seen from Chamberlin Observatory, 1931 October 22

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Identifier: U201.01.0017.0027.00006
Abstract

Black and white print of a waxing gibbous moon viewed through the 20-inch refracting telescope at Chamberlin Observatory on the University Park Campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado in 1931.

Dates: 1931 October 22

Oral History Interview with Andrew Gassman, 1986

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Identifier: M054.01.0001.00018
Abstract Andrew Gassman, Chamberlin Observatory astronomer, provides a brief history of Chamberlin Observatory, which is located in Observatory Park in the University Park area of Denver, Colorado. Gassman notes that the observatory was built for research in 1896 and at the time of its construction was located far from populated, lighted areas that might interfere with its operation. He relates that as the surrounding area became populated, the function of the Observatory changed from a research...
Dates: 1986

Orion Nebula Seen from Chamberlin Observatory, 1917

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Identifier: U201.01.0017.0027.00001
Abstract

Black and white print of the Orion Nebula viewed through the telescope at Chamberlin Observatory on the University Park Campus of the University of Denver in 1918.

Dates: 1917

Pioneer Astronomer : The Story of Herbert Alonzo Howe at the University of Denve r: Continuation of Chapter 6, 2000 February 9

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Identifier: M010.04.0005.00012
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Transcribed printout of Professor Howe's 1917 diary recounting his brief weather and astronomical observations, administrative and teaching activities at the University of Denver, entertainment of visitors to the Chamberlin Observatory, participation in events in University Park and elsewhere in Denver, his family and religious life.

Dates: 2000 February 9