Old telescope

Step back in time with these incredible old telescopes. Explore the beauty and history of antique telescopes and bring a touch of nostalgia to your space.
George A. Van Biesbroeck (1880-1974), astronomer at Yerkes Observatory observing Mars when it approached close to the earth in 1926, and using the 40 inch refracting telescope, the largest of its kind in the world Refracting Telescope, Microscopes, Nonfiction Texts, Telescopes, To Infinity And Beyond, Space And Astronomy, Astronomer, Space Exploration, Dieselpunk

Subject: Van Biesbroeck, George 1880-1974 Yerkes Observatory Type: Black-and-white photographs Topic: Astronomy Local number: SIA Acc. 90-105 [SIA2010-0289] Summary: George A. Van Biesbroeck (1880-1974), astronomer at Yerkes Observatory observing Mars when it approached close to the earth in 1926, and using the 40 inch refracting telescope, the largest of its kind in the world Cite as: Acc. 90-105 - Science Service, Records, 1920s-1970s, Smithsonian Institution Archives Persistent…

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