Science and engineering television journal: observatories in space [motion picture] / presented by the American Astronomical Society ; produced by John K. MacKenzie ; directed by Bud Myers ; 1965 Jan 13.

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Science and engineering television journal: observatories in space [motion picture] / presented by the American Astronomical Society ; produced by John K. MacKenzie ; directed by Bud Myers ; 1965 Jan 13.

A discussion of the evolving research in astronomical observations from the upper atmosphere. Participants include Martin Schwarzschild explaining the balloon telescope, Herbert Friedman discussing rocket telescopes, and Leo Goldberg discussing the satellite solar observatory. John MacKenzie moderates.

1 film reel (30 min.) : sd., b&w ; 16 mm.

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Founded in 1899 as the Astronomical and Astrophysical Society of America, in 1914 the name was changed to the American Astronomical Society. Its purpose is the advancement of astronomy and closely related branches of science. The Society became an Associate Member of the American Institute of Physics in 1958, and has been a full Member Society since 1966. It is also affiliated with the International Astronomical Union. From the description of Records of the Education Office, 1962-198...

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