AAASky Podcast: Season 2, Episode 3
In this episode, telescope historian Bart Fried recounts how New York City became the nation’s center for telescope-making in the early 19th century, and he discusses with Stan Fertig some impressive early observatories located in the city. An episode chock full of anecdotes! Maggie and Stan discuss Cassegrain telescopes and 19th century light pollution, as well as their first telescope experiences.
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