Nantucket News 4/20/07
April 24, 2007
The Maria Mitchell Association sent over these photos taken by Cheryl Beaton of the installation of the new 24″ research grade telescope.The telescope and operating systems, weighing over 1,500 pounds, began to be hoisted into place by crane through the observatory dome’s 42″ wide slit opening at 2 p.m. on April 11th. MMA’s open night program series at Loines Observatory will resume May 11 when a public opening event for the community will be held to view the research telescope and the restored 8″ Clark telescope, which is being re-installed at the observatory.
The 75 foot American Elm that fell in front of the Jared Coffin House. More photos.
House on Sheep Pond Road, April 18 after the Patriot’s Day nor’easter. More photos.
Surfing the Patriot’s Day nor’easter, April 13th. More photos.
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