Astronomers

George Robert Carruthers: Astronautical Engineer and Astronomer
Astronautical engineer and astronomer George Robert Carruthers, a name well-known and dearly regarded in the space science community, and a good friend of the National Air and Space Museum, passed away on Saturday, December 26 after a long illness.
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Carruthers holding film cassettes

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Fri, Apr 27 2018
The Volunteer Stars of the Public Observatory
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Staff and volunteers outside of the Phoebe Waterman Haas Public Observatory.
Wed, Jun 14 2017
Advice From An Eclipse Chaser
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Man looks up to the sky. Next to him is a large telescope.
Wed, Feb 01 2017
Advice from an Exoplanet Expert
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Profile
Thu, Jan 12 2017
Astronomy Clubs Offer Telescope Clinics
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A mother and son use a telescope at night.
Fri, Dec 30 2016
Capturing the Essence of Astronomer Vera Rubin
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Portrait of Vera Rubin surrounded by her collection of globes.
Fri, Sep 16 2016
From "Computer" to Astronomer: The Role of Women in Astronomy
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A woman sits in a bucket to be brought up a solar tower.
Thu, Jun 16 2016
Field Report from the Astronomy in Chile Educator Ambassador Program
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Astronomy education ambassadors stargazing in Chile
Wed, Mar 23 2016
Women Who Changed the Universe and How We Portray Them
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Vera Rubin at the Flagstaff Telescope
Sun, Dec 20 2015
Tips for Telescope Buying
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Telescopic observing draws young visitors
Tue, Jan 15 2013
Reflections on "Explore the Universe" 2001-2012
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Magellanic Clouds

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