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1953 Brownie Hawkeye w/ lens flipped, Ilford Delta 100, xtol developer
Percival Lowell-
(March 13, 1855–November 12, 1916)
Was buried next to his Clark Telescope at Lowell Observatory, on top of Mars Hill, overlooking Flagstaff.
The mausoleum was created in Boston and was assembled and erected on site in 1923.
I'm loving the distortion of the turned-around lens in this Brownie!
The old Library building at the Lowell Obervatory, Flagstaff, Arizona, now used as a museum and presentation space as part of the Visitor Centre programs.
Yes, folks, the Pluto Telescope doubles as a sparring partner. It bops you on the head as you walk by in the dark.
Me under the 13-inch Astrograph used by Clyde Tombaugh to discover Pluto at the Lowell Observatory in 1930.
Scanned by Gregory Peterson.
Tracing the Canals of Mars: An Astronomer's Obsession
Richard Milner, Astrobiology Magazine
Date: 06 October 2011
On May 1st, I was privileged to be part of a Lowell Observatory staff trip down to Happy Jack, Arizona, to see the recently completed Discovery Channel Telescope. This instrument, when commissioned and debugged, will be the flagship research telescope for our observatory's astronomers.
The project's planning and design took almost twenty years. The actual construction began in 2005, and just finished a few months ago. Now begins the crucial testing phase, called "engineering first light," which will ultimately lead to the "science first light," or official commissioning, late this month or in early June, when the telescope takes its first scientific measurements.
It is a 4 meter class telescope, with a primary mirror 4.3m in diameter. It is the fifth largest in the continental U.S., and one of the most sophisticated telescopes ever constructed. The final cost of the project came to just over $53 million, split between Lowell Observatory and Discovery Communications. As such, the mission of this telescope will be split between research and public education.
Lowell Observatory, Flagstaff AZ
Folks on their way to get a look at M-3 through the historic 122 year old Clark telescope
lens: Leica Summicron C 40mm f2
pinhole photo (paint can camera) with sepia toning and digital sky image added in photoshop.
The Clark telescope is a 24-inch refractory, which has been in use at Lowell Observatory for 113 years. It was brought to Flagstaff from Boston via the railway,and installed in the wooden dome in 1896.
Percival Lowell used the telescope to map the surface of Mars at the turn of the century. Though no longer a research telescope, it is still in operation today as an observation and educational tool- take a peak through the telescope yourself at your next visit to Flagstaff!
Mare Serenitatis with the dragon-like feature known as Dorsa Smirnov, and the massive Poseidon Crater near top-right, and the Eudoxus Crater at top left. The Montes Caucuses, a lunar mountain range, are seen at image left, where the Mare Serenitatis meets the Mare Imbrium, or "Ocean of Rains" The mountain range at the Southwest edge is Montes Appeninus, where Apollo 15 landed.
Imaged through the 24" Clark telescope at Lowell Observatory, Flagstaff, Arizona.
I was walking along a path at Lowell Observatory, looking at some signs, when I accidentally stumbled upon Uranus.
(By Monte, 3rd grade)
A 22° moon halo seen at the 24" Clark telescope of the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, AZ.
The telescope using which Pluto was discovered was not available for viewing when I went there.
The DCT looking out the dome as it awaits the instrument cube in late 2011 (notice the mass simulator on very back of telescope where cube is now; Michael Beckage).
The actual telescope Lowell used when he discovered Pluto. Which is still a planet in my book, dang it!
Relatively old map (from a NASA web site) of Mars before any probes had visited. Note the optimistic lines that look like canals. A lot of the horizontal dark area turned out to be Valles Marineris, named after the Mariner probe that was used to discover it.
On June 6, a NASA social media event was held at the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona, to discuss the New Horizons spacecraft and its upcoming flyby of the dwarf planet Pluto, scheduled July 14. More than 30 NASA social media followers from across the country applied for and were selected to attend the event, at their own cost.
The New Horizons spacecraft is part of NASA’s New Frontiers program and is managed by Marshall.
Learn more about the Marshall Center, New Horizons spacecraft and the Lowell Observatory at:
#NASAMarshall Facebook page:
www.facebook.com/nasamarshallcenter
#NASA's New Horizons Mission Page: www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/newhorizons/main/index.html
Lowell Observatory Facebook:
www.facebook.com/lowellobservatory
#PlutoFlyBy #Pluto #NASASocial
Image Credit: (NASA/MSFC/Christopher Blair)
The Cherenkov Telescope Array project (CTA) is an international initiative to build the next generation of ground-based gamma-ray instrumentation. The CTA will serve as an open observatory to the global astrophysics community and will provide deep insights into the non-thermal, high-energy universe.
The program for the concept masterplan includes a 3,500 sq.ft. Visitor Center, a 6,000 sq.ft. Administrative/ Control Center, a 10,000 sq.ft. Dormitory, and a 30,000 sq.ft. Lab and Technical building. All structures on site are being designed for net zero energy usage and LEED-Platinum certifications.
The telescope array itself is half a mile in diameter and consists of 29 telescopes; 25 MST’s (12 meter dishes) and 4 LST’s (24 meter dishes). The CTA Consortium is staffed by over 1000 working members representing 27 different countries including Brazil, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Sweden, England, and the United States.
To learn more about the CTA project, go to: www.cta-observatory.org/
On June 6, a NASA social media event was held at the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona, to discuss the New Horizons spacecraft and its upcoming flyby of the dwarf planet Pluto, scheduled July 14. More than 30 NASA social media followers from across the country applied for and were selected to attend the event, at their own cost.
The New Horizons spacecraft is part of NASA’s New Frontiers program and is managed by Marshall.
Learn more about the Marshall Center, New Horizons spacecraft and the Lowell Observatory at:
#NASAMarshall Facebook page:
www.facebook.com/nasamarshallcenter
#NASA's New Horizons Mission Page: www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/newhorizons/main/index.html
Lowell Observatory Facebook:
www.facebook.com/lowellobservatory
#PlutoFlyBy #Pluto #NASASocial
Image Credit: (NASA/MSFC/Christopher Blair)
Atop Anderson Mesa, this road leads to the NURO, Perkins, Hall and LONEOS domes. The Perkins dome can be seen at center.
The Cherenkov Telescope Array project (CTA) is an international initiative to build the next generation of ground-based gamma-ray instrumentation. The CTA will serve as an open observatory to the global astrophysics community and will provide deep insights into the non-thermal, high-energy universe.
The program for the concept masterplan includes a 3,500 sq.ft. Visitor Center, a 6,000 sq.ft. Administrative/ Control Center, a 10,000 sq.ft. Dormitory, and a 30,000 sq.ft. Lab and Technical building. All structures on site are being designed for net zero energy usage and LEED-Platinum certifications.
The telescope array itself is half a mile in diameter and consists of 29 telescopes; 25 MST’s (12 meter dishes) and 4 LST’s (24 meter dishes). The CTA Consortium is staffed by over 1000 working members representing 27 different countries including Brazil, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Sweden, England, and the United States.
To learn more about the CTA project, go to: www.cta-observatory.org/
On June 6, a NASA social media event was held at the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona, to discuss the New Horizons spacecraft and its upcoming flyby of the dwarf planet Pluto, scheduled July 14. More than 30 NASA social media followers from across the country applied for and were selected to attend the event, at their own cost.
The New Horizons spacecraft is part of NASA’s New Frontiers program and is managed by Marshall.
Learn more about the Marshall Center, New Horizons spacecraft and the Lowell Observatory at:
#NASAMarshall Facebook page:
www.facebook.com/nasamarshallcenter
#NASA's New Horizons Mission Page: www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/newhorizons/main/index.html
Lowell Observatory Facebook:
www.facebook.com/lowellobservatory
#PlutoFlyBy #Pluto #NASASocial
Image Credit: (NASA/MSFC/Christopher Blair)
The Cherenkov Telescope Array project (CTA) is an international initiative to build the next generation of ground-based gamma-ray instrumentation. The CTA will serve as an open observatory to the global astrophysics community and will provide deep insights into the non-thermal, high-energy universe.
The program for the concept masterplan includes a 3,500 sq.ft. Visitor Center, a 6,000 sq.ft. Administrative/ Control Center, a 10,000 sq.ft. Dormitory, and a 30,000 sq.ft. Lab and Technical building. All structures on site are being designed for net zero energy usage and LEED-Platinum certifications.
The telescope array itself is half a mile in diameter and consists of 29 telescopes; 25 MST’s (12 meter dishes) and 4 LST’s (24 meter dishes). The CTA Consortium is staffed by over 1000 working members representing 27 different countries including Brazil, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Sweden, England, and the United States.
To learn more about the CTA project, go to: www.cta-observatory.org/
The Perkins Dome (left) and Hall Dome (right) reflect the light of a nearly full moon at Anderson Mesa. Ursa Major and Ursa Minor wind overhead. The Hall Telescope was busy this evening slewing and imaging objects every few minutes.
Perkins Telescope:
www.lowell.edu/research_telescopes_perkins.php
Hall Telescope:
On June 6, a NASA social media event was held at the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona, to discuss the New Horizons spacecraft and its upcoming flyby of the dwarf planet Pluto, scheduled July 14. More than 30 NASA social media followers from across the country applied for and were selected to attend the event, at their own cost.
The New Horizons spacecraft is part of NASA’s New Frontiers program and is managed by Marshall.
Learn more about the Marshall Center, New Horizons spacecraft and the Lowell Observatory at:
#NASAMarshall Facebook page:
www.facebook.com/nasamarshallcenter
#NASA's New Horizons Mission Page: www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/newhorizons/main/index.html
Lowell Observatory Facebook:
www.facebook.com/lowellobservatory
#PlutoFlyBy #Pluto #NASASocial
Image Credit: (NASA/MSFC/Christopher Blair)
The Cherenkov Telescope Array project (CTA) is an international initiative to build the next generation of ground-based gamma-ray instrumentation. The CTA will serve as an open observatory to the global astrophysics community and will provide deep insights into the non-thermal, high-energy universe.
The program for the concept masterplan includes a 3,500 sq.ft. Visitor Center, a 6,000 sq.ft. Administrative/ Control Center, a 10,000 sq.ft. Dormitory, and a 30,000 sq.ft. Lab and Technical building. All structures on site are being designed for net zero energy usage and LEED-Platinum certifications.
The telescope array itself is half a mile in diameter and consists of 29 telescopes; 25 MST’s (12 meter dishes) and 4 LST’s (24 meter dishes). The CTA Consortium is staffed by over 1000 working members representing 27 different countries including Brazil, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Sweden, England, and the United States.
To learn more about the CTA project, go to: www.cta-observatory.org/
The Cherenkov Telescope Array project (CTA) is an international initiative to build the next generation of ground-based gamma-ray instrumentation. The CTA will serve as an open observatory to the global astrophysics community and will provide deep insights into the non-thermal, high-energy universe.
The program for the concept masterplan includes a 3,500 sq.ft. Visitor Center, a 6,000 sq.ft. Administrative/ Control Center, a 10,000 sq.ft. Dormitory, and a 30,000 sq.ft. Lab and Technical building. All structures on site are being designed for net zero energy usage and LEED-Platinum certifications.
The telescope array itself is half a mile in diameter and consists of 29 telescopes; 25 MST’s (12 meter dishes) and 4 LST’s (24 meter dishes). The CTA Consortium is staffed by over 1000 working members representing 27 different countries including Brazil, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Sweden, England, and the United States.
To learn more about the CTA project, go to: www.cta-observatory.org/
See notes on photo for feature names and locations.
Taken through 24" Clark Telescope at Lowell Observatory, Flagstaff, Arizona
The Cherenkov Telescope Array project (CTA) is an international initiative to build the next generation of ground-based gamma-ray instrumentation. The CTA will serve as an open observatory to the global astrophysics community and will provide deep insights into the non-thermal, high-energy universe.
The program for the concept masterplan includes a 3,500 sq.ft. Visitor Center, a 6,000 sq.ft. Administrative/ Control Center, a 10,000 sq.ft. Dormitory, and a 30,000 sq.ft. Lab and Technical building. All structures on site are being designed for net zero energy usage and LEED-Platinum certifications.
The telescope array itself is half a mile in diameter and consists of 29 telescopes; 25 MST’s (12 meter dishes) and 4 LST’s (24 meter dishes). The CTA Consortium is staffed by over 1000 working members representing 27 different countries including Brazil, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Sweden, England, and the United States.
To learn more about the CTA project, go to: www.cta-observatory.org/