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Lowell Observatory and the Clark Telescope

Explore Lowell Observatory's restoration work on the historic Clark Telescope, with extensive photos, old and new control mechanisms, and a look at Pluto through Laura Verderame's kaleidoscope view. Gratitude to John Verderame and the Lowell Workshop for their dedication.

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Lowell Observatory and the Clark Telescope

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  1. Lowell Observatory and the Clark Telescope September 9, 2014

  2. The Clark from 2012 Visit

  3. The Clark from 2012 Visit

  4. The Clark from 2012 Visit

  5. What is Laura Verderame looking at?

  6. A kaleidoscope view of Pluto. Thanks John Verderame for the pictures

  7. Mars Hills and resting place of P. Lowell

  8. The Lowell Observatory Workshop

  9. Extensive Photos to Reference

  10. Bomb Sight and Bicycle Chain

  11. Old control knobs . . . New control knobs

  12. Control Wheels

  13. Old Control Wheels

  14. Counter Weights and Old Bands

  15. Speed limiter, Gear train

  16. The frying pan

  17. The Clark Observing Chain/Platform Pic, John Carter

  18. John on the observation platform

  19. Adam on the observation platform

  20. Old 3 in 1 Oil Bottle (with oil still in the bottom)

  21. Pic, John Carter

  22. Thank You to Mica and the Lowell Workshop for their tour of the restoration work of the Clark Telescope

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