Project Records, 1961-1973

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Summary

Consists of records documenting scientific projects carried out by the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory. Projects include: Atomic and Molecular Physics projects; Celescope Project; Comet studies; Earth Physics projects; Historical Astronomy projects; Infrared projects; Intercomparison projects; Lunar and Planetary studies; Meteor projects; Meteorites and Cosmic Dust projects; Mount Hopkins Observatory; Multiple-Mirror Telescope Project; National Geodetic Satellite Program; Satellite Geodesy Program; and Satellite Tracking Program; Theoretical Astrophysics projects. These records were maintained by Charles A. Lundquist. A small amount of material predates Lundquist's appointment as Assistant Director (Science) in 1962. Materials include correspondence, memoranda, teletype messages, project proposals, reports, photographs, publications, and newspaper clippings.

Subject

  • Lundquist, Charles A
  • Multiple Mirror Telescope Observatory
  • Mt. Hopkins Observatory
  • Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory Satellite Tracking Program

Category

Series Level Description

Notes

  • To view records that comprise this series, see the detailed list of accessions and/or record units below.
  • For a history of the creating unit, refer to "Forms part of" above.

Organization

By project and alphabetic

Repository Loc.

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Capital Gallery, Suite 3000, MRC 507; 600 Maryland Avenue, SW; Washington, DC 20024-2520

Date

  • 1961
  • 1961-1973

Topic

  • Observatories
  • Astrophysics
  • Research institutes
  • Astronomy

Form/Genre

  • Manuscripts
  • Clippings
  • Black-and-white photographs

Local number

SIA RS00625

Physical description

12 cu. ft. processed holdings

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