Historical Archive 1970-1979
The highlights of this period are the building of 12 portascopes, the
start of the eclipsing binary program, the complete renovation of the
A-Scope, and plans for a 26-inch telescope.
Observatory Grounds in 1975. From a postcard produced by the club. View from the SW looking NE.
Portascopes, 1974. From left: Jim Toeller, Paul Murn, Virgil Tangney, Ken Krahn, Bill Collins, Bill Albrecht, and Ed Halbach.
11 of the 12 Portascopes in 1974 with Bill Collins.
A-Scope in 1978 after the renovation and becoming the Edward A. Halbach Telescope.
MAS Portascopes in 1974 when they were completed.
Grazing Occultation Results. From a very successful grazing occultation of Z-8200 on April 25-26, 1977.
MAS West grounds from the North looking South.
MAS East grounds from the North looking South.
View of the Quonset and A-Dome from the north looking south.
B-Scope in 1974. It now has a clock drive, but no RA circle.
Comet Seeker Pillar. That is a Purple Martin Bird House on top temporarily there until the cab was finished and mounted.
Comet Seeker pillar with the bird house gone as it was now erected on its own pole.
Big Dipper over A-Dome. Photo by John Asztalos. April 1979.
1979. Spring - Orion & Sirius over B-Dome
1978, December - Sunset over B-Dome
Ray Zit with his 14.25" f/5 reflector on a trailer hitch fork mount. April, 1977.
A Proposed Astronomical Observatory. 1977 appeal for support for moving the observatory with a new 26 inch telescope.
MAS Eclipsing Binary Team.
Gerry Samolyk (left) and Gary Wedemayer (right).