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14. The History of Telescope-making in NYC with Bart Fried

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14. The History of Telescope-making in NYC with Bart Fried
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Download file | Play in new window | Duration: 00:53:43 | Recorded on January 2, 2022

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In this episode telescope historian Bart Fried recounts how New York City became the nation’s center for telescope-making in the early 19th century, and he discusses with Stan some impressive early observatories located in the city.  An episode chock full of anecdotes! And Maggie and Stan discuss Cassegrain telescopes and 19th century light pollution as well as their first telescope experiences.

Campbell White Observatory, 1879

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