Project Celescope, Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, 1958-1968 Records.

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Project Celescope, Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, 1958-1968 Records.

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This record unit documents the operation of Project Celescope from its inception in 1958 until shortly before the launch of the experiment in December 1968. Records include correspondence, memoranda, TWX messages, contracts, invitations, bids and proposals; reports; and related materials concerning the technical development of Celescope; involvement of NASA in the project; SAO administration of the project; and the selection and work of contractors producing instruments for the project.

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