Script for 'The Night Sky in December', 1961-12
Scope and Contents
A copy of the script for 'The Night Sky in December' by F.G. Smith on 'I.A.U. Report No 3 - "Needles and Nebulae"', reporting on the recent I.A.U. meeting, the investigation of nebulae by radio and optical telescopes, types and ages of the galaxies and the age of the universe, and protests about Project West Ford - the experiment on radio reflection from metal needles.
Dates
- Creation: 1961-12
Creator
- From the Series: Porter, John Guy, 1900 - 1981 (astronomer) (Person)
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Extent
6 page(s)
Language of Materials
English
Finding aid date
2007-04-13 12:46:07+00:00
Subject
- Smith, Francis Graham, Sir, 1923 (Knight, physicist and astronomer) (Person)
- International Astronomical Union (Organization)
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