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14. The History of Telescope-making in NYC with Bart Fried
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54 minutes
Released:
Jan 2, 2022
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Podcast episode
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In this episode telescope historian Bart Fried recounts how New York City became the nation’s center for telescope-making in the early 19th century, and he discusses with Stan some impressive early observatories located in the city. An episode chock full of anecdotes! And Maggie and Stan discuss Cassegrain telescopes and 19th century light pollution as well as their first telescope experiences.
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Henry DraperHenry FitzLewis Morris RutherfordJohn ByrneFitz/Clark 12-in RefractorStephen V. White
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Notable Topics
Henry DraperHenry FitzLewis Morris RutherfordJohn ByrneFitz/Clark 12-in RefractorStephen V. White
AAASky Listener Challenge
For which agency was Stan Honda working when he photographed the space shuttle launches?
Email us your answer at listenerchallenge@aaa.org by January 13th at 11:59pm. We'll select a random person with the correct answer and send them a AAASky hoodie!
Have a question or a comment?
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Released:
Jan 2, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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14. The History of Telescope-making in NYC with Bart Fried: In this episode telescope historian Bart Fried recounts how New York City became the nation’s center for telescope-making in the early 19th century, and he discusses with Stan some impressive early observatories located in the city. An episode chock ful by AAA SKY