In Arizona, it's an all-night party for the stars.
Discusses the popularity of stargazing in Arizona as of December 1998. Suggestion that Arizona is becoming the first choice for astronomical tourists; Details about the Grand Canyon Star Party, the creation of Dean Ketelsen, an optics engineer; The first astronomer of note to be attracted to Arizon...
| Publicado en: | Smithsonian Vol. 29; no. 9; pp. 112 - 121 |
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Smithsonian Magazine
Dec98
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| Sumario: | Discusses the popularity of stargazing in Arizona as of December 1998. Suggestion that Arizona is becoming the first choice for astronomical tourists; Details about the Grand Canyon Star Party, the creation of Dean Ketelsen, an optics engineer; The first astronomer of note to be attracted to Arizona's night sky; Tucson regarded as the center of United States astronomy; Observation areas, including the Skywatcher's Inn. |
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