| 1 | Author: | Bok, Bart Jan, 1906- | Add to Favorites | | Title: | Bart Bok
collection,
1928-1983 ead | | | Date(s): | 1928-1983 | | | Abstract: | The Bart Bok collection (1928-1983) documents
his astronomical research, instruction and administration at Harvard
University, the Australian National University, the University of Arizona and
associated observatories. The collection includes material relevant to the
study of galactic structure and dynamics and interstellar matter, with
particular emphasis on: The Milky Way, Dark Nebulae, Star Formation, Spiral
Structure of the Galaxy, Star Clouds of Magellan and Radio Astronomy. The bulk
of the collection is comprised of correspondence (1945-1983), and includes
biographical, research, professional and public lecture, instruction, subject,
publication and photograph files. | | | Repository: | University of Arizona Libraries, Special
Collections | | | Subjects: | Astronomy -- Study and teaching | Stars -- Evolution | Galaxies -- Evolution | Galactic dynamics | Milky Way | Nebulae | Interstellar matter | Magellanic Clouds | Dark matter (Astronomy) | Radio Astronomy | Astronomy Charts, diagrams, etc. | Astronomy -- Pictorial works | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
2 | Author: | Dreyer, J. L. E. (John Louis Emil),
1852-1926 Humberd, Charles D. | Add to Favorites | | Title: | Tycho Brahe collection, 1869-1937 ead | | | Date(s): | 1869-1937 | | | Abstract: | 1 bound volume entilted "Topographia Insulae Hvennea"
handwritten by J. L. E. Dreyer regarding Tycho Brahe and the observatory built on the
island of Hven in the late 16th century. It includes 7 maps, two of which are folding. 1
pamphlet titled "Tycho Brahe's Island" by Charles D. Humberd, M.D. | | | Repository: | University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections | | | Subjects: | Astronomy | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
5 | Author: | Adel, Arthur | Add to Favorites | | Title: | Arthur Adel Collection, 1909-2000. ead | | | Date(s): | 1909-2000. | | | Abstract: | The Arthur Adel Collection contains biographical information,
correspondence, events attended by Arthur Adel, membership of Arthur Adel to particular
clubs, class rosters kept by Arthur Adel, speeches given by Arthur Adel, Lantern slides
used in Adel's presentations, publications by and about Arthur Adel, data collection by
Adel during his various research projects, and research collected by Arthur Adel about
his field of research. | | | Repository: | Cline Library. Special Collections and Archives
Department. | | | Subjects: | Astronomers--Arizona--Flagstaff--Archives. | Astronomical
observatories--Arizona--Flagstaff. | Astronomy--Research. | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
10 | Author: | Whitaker, Ewen | Add to Favorites | | Title: | Ewen Whitaker papers,
1805-2017
1955-2000 ead | | | Date(s): | 1805-2017 | | | Abstract: | Papers of astronomer Ewen Whitaker (1922-2016), expert on the geography of the moon (selenography). Contains correspondence, project files, extensive photographs and maps, and other materials related to NASA lunar missions (Ranger, Apollo, Surveyor, Lunar Orbiter), selenographic studies, lunar nomenclature and his professional career at the University of Arizona Lunar and Planetary Laboratory working with founder Gerard P. Kuiper. | | | Repository: | University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections | | | Subjects: | Moon -- Atlases | Astronomy | Lunar photography | Project Ranger | Space | Project Apollo (U.S.) | Surveyor Program (U.S.) | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
11 | Author: | Roemer, Elizabeth | Add to Favorites | | Title: | Elizabeth Roemer papers,
1910-2013
1967-1989 ead | | | Date(s): | 1910-2013 | | | Abstract: | Papers of astronomer Elizabeth Roemer (1929-2016), specialist in astrometry of comets, asteroids, and minor planets, and Professor Emeritus of the University of Arizona Lunar and Planetary Laboratory, Department of Planetary Science and Steward Observatory. Includes research materials, correspondence, project files, notes, clippings, ephemera and publications related to her scientific research, teaching, and extensive committee work including the University of Arizona Faculty Senate. | | | Repository: | University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections | | | Subjects: | University of Arizona. Committee of Eleven -- History | Asteroids | Astronomy -- Study and teaching | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
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