Smithsonian Mt Hopkins station to expand observing site
The Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory plans to expand its optical satellite tracking station atop Mt Hopkins in the Coronado National Forest from 390 to 5190 acres, with full operation by March 31. The move aims to protect horizons for better seeing and future expansion, including a potential 385 foot telescope, amid miner objections to federal land withdrawal. A laser ranging system and other tech are already in use, enhancing accuracy beyond radar.
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Len Davis
Citizen
Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory
Mt. Hopkins
Santa Rita Mountains
Coronado National Forest
Amado
Nogales Highway
Smithsonian
United States
James Cornell
Observatory
Cambridge
Mass
Cornell
Smithsonian Institution
Astrophysical Observatory
New Instrument Aids Study Of Heavenly Bodies
A nightly laser system, starting April 1, will run with a three ton satellite tracking camera worth 500000 dollars and a 50000 dollar electronic clock precise to 0.00011 seconds. The camera can capture star images 3000 times fainter than naked eye visibility and photograph a six inch sphere beyond 3000 miles, Cornell said.
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Cornell
Telescope project on Mt Hopkins advances with giant parabolic dish
A three ton camera and a 35 foot parabolic dish are slated to operate by March 31 at Mt Hopkins. A 40 foot base sits at the 7,700 foot level and a 12 inch spectrographic telescope tests nightly seeing to choose a site for a 60 inch telescope within a year. The project, tied to war funding and federal support, plans a road to the top by June 1 and weighs transport by mule or helicopter with total costs around $2 million.
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Cornell
Cambridge
Smithsonian
Mt. Palomar
Vietnam
Charles A.tougas
Amado
Mt. Hopkins
Tougas
Mesa
Esquire Bar Owner Fends Intruder With Pool Cue
Max Yampolsky, owner of the Esquire Bar at 225 E Congress St, said he warded off John Dillon who entered his bar around 2 am. Dillon, 52, was treated for a head wound and jailed on burglary suspicion after being struck outside the bar.
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John Dillon
Pima County
Max
Yampolsky
Esquire
E. Congress St
William Albertz
Dillon
Arizona Avenue
Six Indicted by Federal Grand Jury
A narcotic violation case against Ronald J. McDermott of Ojai California led six indictments by the federal grand jury here last night. The charges include transporting 165 pounds of marijuana and four counts of driving stolen cars across state lines, with another case involving a prison escape. The next grand jury session is set for March 26.
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Ojai
Calif
Ronald J. McDermott
Nogales
Roscoe Drummond background in Citizen column
Roscoe Drummond provides a concise background briefing in the Citizen, outlining key context and implications. The column highlights Drummond’s perspective on events and situates them within ongoing political discourse.
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Roscoe Drummond
the Citizen
Galvan Charged With Burglary in Trailer Theft
South Tucson Police charged Luis Y. Galvan age 34 of 2196 S ath St with burglary after he allegedly broke into a trailer and stole a television set. The burglary was reported by occupant Otto Vern Coffman of 2910 S. 4th Ave. Galvan was to be arraigned today.
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South Tucson
Luis Y. Galvan
S. Ath St
Otto Vern Coffman
S. 4Th Ave
Galvan
Carter Named Acting Commander of Tucson Detective Division
Lt. John L. Carter, a 12 year veteran, was named acting commander of the Tucson Police Department Detective Division to succeed Capt. Thomas C. Rickel who retired Sunday. Carter has served in the Detective Division since August 1964.
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John L. Carter
Tucson
Carter
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