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The Beginnings of Airborne Astronomy, 1920 - 1930: an Historical NarrativeThe emergence of airborne astronomy in the early twentieth century is recounted. The aerial expedition to observe the solar eclipse on September 10, 1923, is described. Observation of the total solar eclipse of January 24, 1925, is discussed. The Honey Lake aerial expedition to study the solar eclipse of April 28, 1930, is also described. Four major accomplishments in airborne astronomy during the period 1920 to 1930 are listed. Airborne expeditions were undertaken at every logical opportunity, starting a continuous sequence of airborne astronomical expeditions which was to remain unbroken, except by World War II, to the present day. Although the scientific returns of the first ten years were modest, they did exist. Interest in, and support for, airborne astronomy was generated not only among astronomers but also among the public. Albert Stevens, arguably the true father of airborne astronomy, was to become interested in applying his considerable skill and experience to the airborne acquisition of astronomical data.
Document ID
19850009540
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Craine, E. R.
(E/ERG, Inc. Tucson, AZ, United States)
Date Acquired
August 12, 2013
Publication Date
December 1, 1984
Publication Information
Publication: NASA. Ames Research Center Airborne Astron. Symp.
Subject Category
Astronomy
Accession Number
85N17849
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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