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The Glenn Mitchell Show, 7/26/05, Hour 1: The History of the Telescope
Dallas, TX –
KERA 90.1's Glenn Mitchell Show
July 26, 2005, Hour One
Topic: The History of the Telescope
Guest: Dr. Fred Watson
Description: Dr. Fred Watson usually stays up late. His position as Astronomer-in-Charge of the Anglo-Australian Observatory at Coonabarabran in central New South Wales puts him in charge of the scientific output of Australia's largest optical telescope. He's also managed to find the time to write the history of the telescope. Watson will join us this hour to discuss his new book "Stargazer: The Life and Times of the Telescope."
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