Yes, it is on Mars Hill. I've heard it on good authority that the board of
Lowell plans to allocate funds to restore it just like they did the Clark.
Perhaps Kevin will mention that...?
Michael
On 6/18/16, 6:12 PM, "Mike Zele" <mikezele@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Tom,
You might want to ask Kevin Schindler about the telescope that Clyde Tombaugh
used to find Pluto. There seems to be a common misconception that this
telescope is in southwest New Mexico at Gene Turner's "Rancho Hidalgo"
astronomy site. But it is my understanding that the original telescope is
there at Lowell still?
MikeZ
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On Jun 19, 2016, at 5:08 AM, "Tom Polakis" <tpolakis@xxxxxxx> wrote:
The speaker at the June meeting will be Lowell Observatory historian Kevin
Schindler. He will speak about the 24" Clark refractor's unique history and
recent renovation, and cover some lesser known parts of Lowell histor.
SAC meetings are held in the Fleming Building at Grand Canyon University.
Room 105. Parking details may be found at this site.
http://saguaroastro.org/content/Meetings.htm
After the meeting we go to JB's Restaurant on the southwest corner of
Northern and 35th Ave.
We look forward to seeing you at the meeting.
Tom Polakis
SAC VP
