Author:

Hayes, Eugene Nelson  Search this

Subject:

Whipple, Fred Lawrence 1906-  Search this

Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory  Search this

Physical description:

pp. 275-322

Date:

1962

Category:

Smithsonian Institution History Bibliography

Summary:

Written by the Editor in Chief of the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, this article traces the development of the Satellite Tracking Program until October 1957, when Sputnik was launched, especially Project Orbiter, the International Geophysical Year in 1957, and focusing on the role of Fred Lawrence Whipple at the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory. Discusses the history of the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory's program, especially the development of the Baker-Nunn cameras, Norman clock, data manipulation techniques, and distribution of observing stations. Includes photographs, diagrams and maps.

Contained within:

Smithsonian Institution Annual Report for 1961 (Book)

Contact information:

Institutional History Division, Smithsonian Institution Archives, 600 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20024-2520, SIHistory@si.edu

Topic:

Artificial satellites  Search this

Astronomy  Search this

Astrophysics  Search this

Baker-Nunn Camera  Search this

Field Stations  Search this

International Geophysical Year, 1957-1958  Search this

Clocks and watches  Search this

Project Orbiter  Search this

Satellite Tracking Program  Search this

Sputnik  Search this

Publisher:

Washington, D.C.: Government Printing Office

Data Source:

Smithsonian Archives - History Div

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:siris_sic_3187