Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Crosby Ramsey Memorial Observatory Refractor

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 14, 1999 is “Crosby Ramsey Memorial Observatory Refractor,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Courtesy J. O’Leary (Maryland Science Center). The original explanation runs about 142 words.

Crosby Ramsey Memorial Observatory Refractor
Credit: Courtesy J. O’Leary (Maryland Science Center) Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“The Massachusetts-based firm of Alvan Clark and Sons became famous for making telescope optics near the end of the last century.”

— APOD editors, January 14, 1999

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
January 14, 1999
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Courtesy J. O’Leary (Maryland Science Center)
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 142 words

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