J. L. Pipher, "Infrared Astronomy on the Hubble Space Telescope," 1984
Collection Creator::
National Air and Space Museum. Department of Space History Search this
Container:
Box 6 of 15
Type:
Archival materials
Collection Citation:
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 95-122, National Air and Space Museum. Department of Space History, Space Telescope History Project Records
Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory. Office of the Director Search this
Extent:
30 cu. ft. (30 record storage boxes)
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Manuscripts
Serials (publications)
Date:
1971-1987
Descriptive Entry:
These records document the administration and scientific programs of SAO under the leadership of Field, 1973-1983, and Shapiro, 1983-1987. A small amount of material
was created during Whipple's tenure as director. The records consist of correspondence, memoranda, proposals, reports, budgets, publications, and related materials documenting
the research activities of SAO divisions of Atomic and Molecular Physics, High Energy Astrophysics, Optical and Infrared Astronomy, Planetary Sciences, Radio and Geoastronomy,
Solar and Stellar Physics, and Theoretical Astrophysics; the development and operation of the multiple-mirror telescope; the research program of the Fred Lawrence Whipple
Observatory (before 1981, the Mount Hopkins Observatory); the Satellite Tracking Program, including its evolution from Baker-Nunn cameras to laser-ranging systems, and its
termination in 1983; SAO research programs in hydrogen masers, submillimeter wavelength interferometers, and infrared telescopes; the development of the Langley-Abbot Solar
Research Program; relations with Harvard University, and SAO's role as a member of the Center for Astrophysics; the establishment of the SAO visiting scientist and post-doctoral
fellowship programs; SAO involvement in site testing for an observatory on Mt. Graham, Arizona; a proposed Institute for X-Ray Astronomy at SAO; and budgets, facilities, information
management, publication programs, and other administrative matters.
Also included is incoming and outgoing correspondence of Field and Shapiro with professional colleagues, staff of SAO and the Harvard College Observatory, students, and
the general public concerning scientific research, professional affairs, administrative issues, and requests for information.
Historical Note:
Fred Lawrence Whipple retired as director of the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) in 1973. He was succeeded by George B. Field, who served in the position
until 1983. Irwin I. Shapiro was appointed director in January 1983.
Restrictions:
Materials in Box 1 are permanently restricted; see finding aid. Contact reference staff for details.
P3783-6-96 SAO Support to the 05/15/96-11/18/96 Space Observatory for Infrared Astronomy(SOFIA) Science and Missions Operations Centers (SSMOC)
Collection Creator::
Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory. Department of Contracts, Grants and Property Management Search this
Container:
Box 15 of 29
Type:
Archival materials
Collection Citation:
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 02-164, Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, Department of Contracts, Grants and Property Management, Grant Proposals
Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory. Optical and Infrared Astronomy Division Search this
Extent:
3.5 cu. ft. (3 record storage boxes) (1 document box)
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Books
Manuscripts
Date:
1957-1979 and undated
Descriptive Entry:
This accession consists of correspondence, memoranda, budget records, manuscripts, and publications documenting the operations and programs of the Smithsonian Astrophysical
Observatory (SAO) Optical and Infrared Astronomy Division.
A Proposal for an Orbiting Astronomical Explorer Satellite Study, volume I - Technical Proposal, prepared for Kitt Peak National Observatory by AVCO Space Systems Division, 1966
Collection Creator::
Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory. Optical and Infrared Astronomy Division Search this
Container:
Box 2 of 4
Type:
Archival materials
Collection Citation:
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 85-215, Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, Optical and Infrared Astronomy Division, Departmental Records
