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Introducing Astronomy Magazine Observatory.

Authors :
Eicher, David J.
Source :
Astronomy; Dec2009, Vol. 37 Issue 12, p8-8, 2/3p, 2 Color Photographs
Publication Year :
2009

Abstract

The editor discusses the creation of the Astronomy Magazine Observatory (AMO) and installation of the facility at the Rancho Hidalgo Astronomy Village near Animas, New Mexico. The editor notes that the idea was first discussed in 1982 upon his employment with the magazine. AMO is described as a dark-sky observatory. The editor credits many people including Rancho Hidalgo owner Gene Turner and magazine publisher Kevin Keefe.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00916358
Volume :
37
Issue :
12
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Astronomy
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
44630972