Reference Request
Finding Aids to Personal Papers and Special Collections in the Smithsonian Institution Archives
Accession 07-154
Emmons, Richard H., 1919-2005
Richard H. Emmons Papers, circa 1954-1998
Collection Overview
| General Information About This Collection | |
|---|---|
| Repository: | Smithsonian Institution Archives, Washington, D.C. Contact us at osiaref@si.edu. |
| Creator: | Emmons, Richard H., 1919-2005 |
| Title: | Richard H. Emmons Papers |
| Dates: | circa 1954-1998 |
| Quantity: | 4 cu. ft. (4 record storage boxes) |
| Collection: | Accession 07-154 |
| Language of Materials: | English |
| Summary: | Richard H. Emmons (1919-2005), astronomer, engineer, and proponent of astronomy education, taught astronomy and physics at Kent State University and later worked as an engineer for Goodyear Aerospace Corporation. He was well-known for the planetariums he established, over 23 in all. Emmons was also the team leader for the North Canton Moonwatch Team. Moonwatch teams were established around the world by the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, Moonwatch Division, 1956-1975, to track and photograph artificial satellites. This accession consists of records created and maintained by Emmons documenting his work as an astronomer and an engineer, his participation in Moonwatch, and his research interests. Materials include correspondence and memoranda; theories, calculations, charts, graphs, and notes; images of astronomers, equipment, facilities, and the sky; articles written and co-written by Emmons; newspaper clippings; professional society and astronomy club newsletters; and research and reference materials such as journal articles, manuscripts, predictions, and technical documents. Some research and reference materials pre-date the date span of this accession, but would have been collected during this time period. |
Descriptive Entry
Richard H. Emmons (1919-2005), astronomer, engineer, and proponent of astronomy education, taught astronomy and physics at Kent State University and later worked as an engineer for Goodyear Aerospace Corporation. He was well-known for the planetariums he established, over 23 in all. Emmons was also the team leader for the North Canton Moonwatch Team. Moonwatch teams were established around the world by the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, Moonwatch Division, 1956-1975, to track and photograph artificial satellites. This accession consists of records created and maintained by Emmons documenting his work as an astronomer and an engineer, his participation in Moonwatch, and his research interests. Materials include correspondence and memoranda; theories, calculations, charts, graphs, and notes; images of astronomers, equipment, facilities, and the sky; articles written and co-written by Emmons; newspaper clippings; professional society and astronomy club newsletters; and research and reference materials such as journal articles, manuscripts, predictions, and technical documents. Some research and reference materials pre-date the date span of this accession, but would have been collected during this time period.
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Name
- Emmons, Richard H., 1919-2005
- Kent State University
- Goodyear Aerospace Corporation
- Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory. Moonwatch Division
- North Canton Moonwatch Team
Subject
- Astronomers
- Astrophysicists
- Astronomy
- Astrophysics
- Aerospace engineers
- Aerospace engineering
- Astronomy -- Study and teaching
- Planetariums
- Satellites
- Artificial satellites -- Tracking
Physical Characteristics of Materials in the Collection
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 07-154, Richard H. Emmons Papers
Container List
Box 1
"The Need for Astronomical Telescopes in the Tracking of Space Probes," Douglas Aircraft Company, Inc., July 1961
Proceedings of Lunar and Planetary Exploration Colloquium, September 23-24, 1959
"Data Acquisition from Spacecraft," National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), December 1962
Proceedings of Lunar and Planetary Exploration Colloquium, January 12, 1959
Proceedings of Lunar and Planetary Exploration Colloquium, October 29, 1958
Proceedings of Lunar and Planetary Exploration Colloquium, July 15, 1958
"Control, Guidance, and Navigation of Spacecraft," NASA, December 1962
"Geophysics and Astronomy in Space Exploration," NASA, December 1962
"Aerodynamics of Space Vehicles," NASA, December 1962
"Lunar and Planetary Sciences in Space Exploration," NASA, December 1962
"Celestial Mechanics and Space Flight Analysis," NASA, December 1962
Proceedings of Lunar and Planetary Exploration Colloquium May 13, 1958
"The Nature, Cause, and Relief of Diseases of the Heart, Angina Pectoris, High Blood Pressure, and Their Complications," by Sherman Van Walden
Satellite Observer's Manual, 1962-1965 (3 folders)
"Satellite Orbits in Theory and Practice," c. 1957
"Manual for Astronomical Photoelectric Photometry," 1962
Policy Statement on Near Earth Object Research, International Astronomical Union Executive Committee, July 4, 1998
"A Form for the Reduction of True Airspeeds," July 19, 1945
"Basic Design Principles Applicable to Reaction-Propelled Space Vehicles," by D. C. Romick, August 1954
"Longitude Positioning and Orbit Control of the 24-hour, Equatorial Satellite," by G. Kang and M. F. Kenahan, January 21-23, 1963
Photograph of Member (?) of Akron-Canton Moonwatch Team
Astronomy Club of Akron Newsletter, 1974
"The Star of Bethlehem" Script - The North Canton Planetarium
1993 Almanac and 1991-1992 NASA Prediction Bulletins
Observations per Month, October 1957-May 1961
"Artificial Satellites and Space Exploration," Prepared by Goodyear Aircraft Corporation and the North Canton Planetarium (Script for Slide Show)"Conversion Table Useful in Approximating Future Position of the First Russian Satellite, 1957
Steadman Thompson Correspondence, 1956
Richard C. Vanderburgh Correspondence, 1962-1964
"The Satellite Story," Operator's Supplementary Information, Suggestions, and Regulations
"Statistics of Visibility in Satellite Communication Systems," United States Department of Commerce, 1963
"The Moonwatch Satellite Decay Prediction Method," Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) Moonwatch Division, 1965
"Project Space Track: Charts to Determine the Visibility of Artificial Earth Satellites," United States Air Force, Air Research and Development Command, April 1959
Volunteer Satellite Tracking Program Phototrack Bulletin, March 30, 1961
"The General Radio Experimenter," December 1957
Cambridge Satellite Observer, 1958
Akron-North Canton-Canton Local Group, Volunteer Observers
"Man in Space: The Box Score"
Visible Photometric Measurements of Satellites
"Planning Visual or Photographic Observations of Man-Made Satellites" Society of Photographs Scientists and Engineers
Independent Tracking Coordination Program, "The Pathfinder Star Atlas"
Meeting Schedule, 1956-1957
Albert Werner Correspondence, 1968-1971
"A Method for Prediction of Satellite Positions and Visibilities," by Paul R. Measel and Kenneth E. Kissell
Leon Campbell, Jr. Correspondence, 1961
SAO, "Bulletin for Visual Observers of Satellites," 1956, 1958
"Suncoast Moonwatch Orbit," Newsletter, 1963-1964, 1966-1969
"Orbital Flight Handbook for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration," Volume 1, Martin Space Systems Division (2 folders)
Hand-held Bright Satellite Photometer Technical Information, 1963
Dr. Johnson Phone Call, June 11, 1965
"Image of the Sun on a Specular Sphere to an Infinitely Distant Observer," 1965
Directions for Using the Goodwin Resolving Power Barlow-Type Lens
Predictions, 1968
Arthur Leonard, 1965-1968
Western Satellite Research Network Bulletin, 1966
Echo I Calculations, 1963
Size Characteristics of Objects in Orbit, October 20, 1961
Moonwatch Newsletter, 1961
Echo II Predictions, 1965-1969
SA-5 Launch, 1963
Echo II Launch, 1963
Perforation Hazard at Lunar Surface, 1963
Second-order Atmospheric Extinction, 1966
Sidus Ludoviciana, 1957-1967
Yuma Observatory Photographs, 1967
Box 2
Visibility Enhancement of Interplanetary Vehicles Using Gas Clouds
Albedo Corrections on Ground-based Photometric Observations of Satellites, 1966
"Technical Note: Temperature Control of the Explorer IX Satellite," by Charles V. Woerner and Gerald M. Keating (NASA), July 1962
On-Site Observation Period Technical Discussion
"Photometric Calibration Procedures Using Standard Stars," by Richard H. Emmons (Goodyear Aerospace Corporation), February 10, 1966
"Visual Determinations of Stellar Magnitudes and Analyses for Grid Sphere Drag Experiment Satellites," by Richard H. Emmons (Goodyear Aerospace Corporation), October 1972
Rachan J. Gregg Correspondence, 1989-1995 (4 folders)
Riverside Telescope Makers Conference, Escondido, California, May 1990 - Photographs
"Photometric Periods of Artificial Satellites," 1990
"Solar Eclipse Photography for the Amateur," 1963
Astronomy Club of Akron Newsletter, 1977
Sacramento Valley Astronomical Society (SVAS) News, May 1979
Tracking Kits
"Astrophysics and Optical Astronomy," by Shea L. Valley
"Experience of the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory in the Construction and Use of Star Catalogues," by K. Haramundanis, July 1967
Acknowledgments
NASA, Langley Research Center, 1969
The Arizona-Tonantzintla Catalogue
Charles E. Manry Correspondence, 1965
Photometric Normalization Error Due to Error in Slant Range, 1966
Photometric Observations of Echo I, Spring 1968
24" Telescope, 1966
Determination of the Brightness Variation of PAGEOS I, 1968
Photometric Signature of Explorer XIX, 1968
Recommended Utilization of NASA's Mobile Photometric Observatory During the Total Solar Eclipse of March, 7, 1970 (1968)
"Solar Physics," by Harold Zirin, 1963
"Scientific Results of the Surveyor I Lunar Landing," by Leonard D. Jaffe
"Night Cloud Coverage in the Southwest with Reference to Astronomical Observing Condition," by Harlan J. Smith and Richard E. McCrosky
Herschel Wedge Directions
"A Treatise on Astronomy," by Elias Loomis, 1869
Surveyor I Preliminary Results, 1966
"Quasi-stellar Objects," by Maarten Schmidt, 1966
"The SAO News," 1962-1963
"The Bright Stars," by Donald A. MacRae
Observers' Forum, 1977-1978
Photography with your Telescope
"Probability of Record Satellite Images Optically," by Kurt Lambeck, 1966
Eyepiece Photometry, 1967
"Stellar Magnitudes and Atmospheric Extinction," by Edwin A. Roth and Tichard A. Berg, 1964
"Photometric Studies of Asteroids," by T. Gehrels and D. Owings, 1961
Lamps
"Quantitative Radiant Intensity Measurements Using Photographic and Electronic Imaging," by Eugene B. Turner (Defense Documentation Center)
"Photographic Spectrometry and Radiometry on Distant Field Sources" by Andrew Guttman
Theory for Photographic Photometry
"The Soar Constant," by Francis S. Johnson, 1954
"The Visibility of an Earth Satellite," by R. Tousey
"Visual Thresholds for Telescopic Satellite Observation," by Bradford A. Smith, 1959
"The Effects of the Space Environment on Optical Materials and Systems," University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Lecture #18
Stellar Magnitude Increment of the Echo I Satellite due to the Earth's Albedo, 1964
"Photometric Observations of Artificial Satellites for Determining Optical and Physical Characteristics," by Richard H. Emmons, Clarence L. Rogers, Jr., and Raymond H. Preski, 1967
"A Mobile Photometric Observatory for Satellite Studies," for NASA by Goodyear Aerospace Corporation
Wire Grid Spheres, 1963-1972
Approximate List of Brightest Stars, 1973
Orbit Selection Criteria
Calibration and Extinction Coefficients Obtained at Palomar Mountain During September-October 1968
Determination of Zero-Point Calibration Terms, 1967
Eclipse Characteristics of Close Earth Satellite Orbits, 1961
Cloudcroft and Organ Mountain Facilities, 1965
"Wide Band (Visual Spectrum) Photoelectric Photometry of PAGEOS During its First Fifteen Months in Orbit," by Richard C. Vanderburgh
"The New Astronomers," by Leo Goldberg, 1965
"A Bridge to Relativity Theory," by J.S. Frame
"The 1954 Opposition of Mars" - Talk Given by Emmons to Astronomy Club of Akron, April 23, 1954
Model Lunar Surface
"New Frontiers of Astronomical Technology," by Aden Baker Meinel, 1961
Space Optics Course, University of California, June 18-29, 1962
Climates of the United States, 1941
Radio Astronomy and Radio Sources, 1966
B.R.A.S. Bulletin, 1956-1957
"The Collapse Phase of Early Solar Evolution," by A. G. W. Cameron, 1963
Asteroid Paths
"Can We Learn From Other Planets?" by Fred Hoyle, 1964
"The Planet Jupiter" by R. Wildt, H. J. Smiths, E. E. Saltpeter, and A. G. W. Cameron, 1963
"Stellar Evolution and the Origin of the Chemical Elements," by Jesse L. Greenstein
Interplanetary Guidance, American Astronomical Society, 1960
Mars Atmosphere and Uncertainties, 1963
Problems Requiring Solutions, 1968
"A Student Experiment in Visual Astronomical Photometry," by H. John Wood, George P. Garmany, Jr., Lawrence B. A. Doepke, and William D. Cannell, 1968
"Visual Photometric Observation of W Serpentis," by Dean B. McLaughlin, 1961
"Five-Color Photometry of Bright Stars," by Braulio Iriarte, Harold L. Johnson, Richard I. Mitchell, and Wieslaw K. Wisniewski, 1965
Box 3
"Photoelectric Reductions," by Robert H. Harde
Interplanetary Midcourse Guidance, 1959
Visit to Mobile Photometric Tracking Observatory, 1967
NASA-Lewis Comments, 1964
"Change of Albedo of the First Artificial Earth Satellite as a Result of the Action of External Factors," by I. M. Yatsunskii and O. V. Gurko
Trip to UCLA, Department of Meteorology, 1965
"A Wollaston Photometer," by Thomas Gehrels and Thomas M. Teska, 1960
"Environmental Effects Evaluation - Project Apollo," by R. H. Emmons (Goodyear Aerospace Corporation), 1965
"Optical Problems of the Satellites," by R. Tousey, 1957
Model of Mobile Observatory
"Determination of Optical and Physical Properties of Artificial Satellites by Passive Ground-based Photometry," by Raymond H. Preski, 1969
"On the Albedo of Planets and their Satellites," by Henry Norris Russell, 1916
"Visual Detection of Light Source on or Near the Moon," by S. H. Dole, 1957
Proceedings of University of Miami Symposium on Optical Properties of Orbiting Satellites, May 1969
"Soviet Space Programs," by Nicholas Johnson (Teladyne Brown Engineering)
Class Notes and Lectures
Zenith Distance and Slant Range Finder
1972 Solar Ephemeris and Surveying Instrument Manual
Subroutine Culm
PAGEOS Predictions, 1966
Documentary Photographs Taken at Sulfer Grove, United Sates Air Force, October 29, 1965 (List only)
American Astronomical Society, 1962
Raymond H. Wilson, Jr. Correspondence, 1962-1964
Specific Observing Site for PAGEOS Photometric Surveillance, 1966
Trip to NASA Headquarters to Discuss Technical Proposal (Echo Satellite), 1962
PAGEOS Fragments, 1977
Two-Line Orbital Elements, 1982
NASA Prediction Bulletin, 1982
Map Overlay Method of Hand Computing Station Predictions, 1982
Equipment Images
Miscellaneous Information for Team's Use
1960 Lambda Sputnik V
1958 Delta Two
"Phases of the Moon, 1800-1959," by Bernice L. Morrison (United States Naval Observatory Circular No. 112), 1966
"A Letter to Gregory Roberts, Part II," by Wilcox P. Overbeck, 1962
"Timing Results for Seven Pulsars," by Gordon E. Gullahorn, John M. Rankin, David W. Richards, and Robert R. Payne (National Astronomy and Ionosphere Center)
Gun Director, mark 5I, Mod 2, Operator's Manual, 1944
1958 Epsilon Explorer IV Cylindrical Radiation Counters
1960 Gamma Three
"Simplified Satellite Prediction from Modified Orbital Elements," National Academy of Sciences, National Research Council
"The Reflector: Newsletter of the Astronomical League," 1986
Light Filters, 1980
"Theory of Secular Variations in the Orbit of a Satellite of an Oblate Planet," NASA Technical Report by William A. Mersman, 1961
"Catalogue of Satellite Observations," SAO, 1960
Satellite Charts
1959 Delta II Explorer VI Paddlewheel Satellite
"Perturbations of Orbits of Artificial Satellites Due to Air Resistance," by Yu B. Batrakov and B. F. Proshkurin (NASA Technical Translation), 1960
"Observation of an Artificial Satellite by the Expectation Method," by V. M. Vakhnin and V. V. Beletskiy (NASA Technical Translation), 1960
1959 Satellite Tracking Pictures (Empty Envelope)
1958 Delta II Sputnik III
Star Transits for Walnut Creek Computed by China Lake, 1961-1962
Summary of WSRN Satellite Observations, 1968
Moonwatch, 1960
Proceedings of Lunar and Planetary Exploration Colloquium, 1960, Volume 2, Number 2
Proceedings of Lunar and Planetary Exploration Colloquium, 1958, Volume 1, Number 3
Proceedings of Lunar and Planetary Exploration Colloquium, 1958, Volume 1, Number 2
Proceedings of Lunar and Planetary Exploration Colloquium, 1958, Volume 1, Number 1
Proceedings of Lunar and Planetary Exploration Colloquium, 1959, Volume 1, Number 6
GAC Purchase Acceptance Test Procedures, 1966
Reflectivity Degradation of Aluminum Films Due to Solar Winds in Interplanetary Space, 1963
Radius of Curvature and Reflectivity of a Specular Spherical Surface
Approximate Values for the Primary Atmospheric Extinction, 1967
G2S2 Program, 1964
Meteoroid Hazard Problems and 11th Colloquium of Lunar and Planetary Exploration, 1961
Preliminary Analysis for Solar Concentrator Model for Electromechanical Satellite Power Plant, 1962
Moonwatch Certificate
Monthly Technical Progress Report - Satellite Photometric Observatory, 1971
Bob Rogers Correspondence, 1971
William Hirst Correspondence, 1965
Satellite Orbits Group Newsletter, 1978
Solar Color Indices from Multicolor Photometric Observations of Artificial Satellites, 1970
Photograph of Rocket
Observations, September 18, 1973
Satellite Sunset Points, 1969
Envelope with Soviet Stamps
Mean Anomaly Correction, 1966
Third International Space Science Symposium, 1962
Grigorevsky Correspondence, 1976, 1989
Satellite Prediction Program, 1969
Machined and Polished 4" Diameter Sphere
Observations, 1970-1973
NASA Prediction Bulletins, 1975
Explanation of Equator Crossing Predictions
"Space Traffic Surveillance"
NASA Prediction Format Explanation, 1984
Observers' Forum, 1980
Teacher Education and Certification Standards, 1984
Seasat
Preliminary Predictions for Skylab at North Canton, 1979
Predictions, 1968
Predictions, 1957
Box 4
"Simplified Satellite Predictions for Modified Orbital Elements," by Leonard N. Cormier, Norton Goodwin, and Reginald k. Squire (National Academy of Sciences)
Predictions, 1966
Physical and Optical Parameters for June 16, 1967 Pass of Explorer XIX, 1968
Environmental Studies Support Technology Summary Report (Goodyear Aerospace Corporation), 1965
Stellar Magnitudes and Grid Sphere Drag Experiment Satellite, 1972
Instantaneous Orientation of Planar Element of Satellite's Surface That is Specularly Reflecting Sunlight
UBVRIJKL Photometry of the Bright Stars
"Absolute Calibration of the Arizona Photometry," by H. L. Johnson, 1965
"South Africa Baker-Nunn Photography of the PAGEOS-A Inflation and Apogee Burn of the Agena D," by W. Kirchoff and J. Latimer (SAO)
Astronomy Photography
Operations Data Sheet
Photometric Astronomy Theory
"Orbital Data Analysis of Grid Sphere Drag Experiment," by L. J. Schneider (Goodyear Aerospace Corporation), 1972
Predictions, 1964
"Design of the NASA Lightweight Inflatable Satellite for the Determination of Atmospheric Density at Extreme Altitudes," by Claude W. Coffee, Jr., Walter E. Bressette, and Gerald M. Keating (NASA Technical Note)
"An Iterative Method of Orbit Determination from Three observations of a Nearby Satellite," by R. E. Briggs and J. W. Slowey
"Method for Computation of Satellite Orbits," by L. Jacchia, 1957
Tiros-N Paper Model
Photometric Calibrations, 1967
Mobile Photometric Observatory, Goodyear Aerospace Corporation
"Fundamental Stellar Photometry for Standards of Spectral Type on the Revised System of the Yerkes Spectral Atlas," by H. L. Johnson and W. W. Morgan, 1952
"PAGEOS Project: Compilation of Information for Use of Experimenter," by David E. Bowker (NASA Technical Note)
"Orbital Observations of Grid Sphere Drag Experiment," by Frederick J. Stimler and C. Larry Gray (Goodyear Aerospace Corporation), 1973
Lincoln Calibration Sphere
Schjeldahl Thermal Control Coatings on Flexible Substrates
Lunar and Planetary Exploration Colloquium, 1961
Determining Echo I Satellite's Optical Degradation, 1962
Ground-based Photometric Surveillance, 1965-1969
Case Institute of Technology Proposal, 1962
"Advantages of a 4-Axis Tracking mount for the Photoelectric Photometry of Space Vehicles," by Kenneth E. Kissell, December 1965
"Precision Optical Tracking of Artificial Satellites," by W. F. Hoffman, R. Krotkov, and T. H. Dicke, 1958
"Photographic Photometry," by Harold Weaver
"Spaces of Potential Visibility of Artificial Satellites for the Unaided Eye," by Ingeborg Schmidt
"Tracking by the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory," by F. L. Whipple and C. A. Lundquist
Miscellaneous Correspondence, 1963-1964, 1972
Miscellaneous Articles and Clippings (2 folders)
Miscellaneous Calculations, Charts, Graphs, and Data (5 folders)
Box 5
"Space Planners Guide," United States Air Force Command, 1965
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