Historical Archive 1990-1999
The highlights of this period are construction of the new C-Shed
(Albrecht Observatory). An additional large garage was constructed at the front of the
property and the old "tool shed" garage was demolished and replaced.
68 years of Observatory Directorship - Gerry Samolyk & Ed Halbach.
MAS Observatory Directors, past and future. Gene Hanson and Ed Halbach at Ed's home in Colorado taken in 1998.
Ed Halbach and his portascope at his home in Colorado, 1998.
Bill Albrecht at his 11-inch Celestron in his observatory in Hawaii, 1992. Photo courtesy of John Pfannerstill.
Bill Albrecht In his observatory in Hawaii. Photo from Sky & Telescope, 1999.
Gene Hanson in 1999 at the AAS conference in Rochester, NY, for a presentation on pro / amateur collaborations in variable star observing.
MAS Grounds during the 90's
MAS Grounds during the 90's
MAS grounds during the 1990's - Old Tool Shed and the Satellite Building
Old Tool Shed Building - Demolition
Old Tool Shed Building - Demolition
New Tool Shed Building - Construction
Albrecht Observatory construction
Albrecht Observatory construction
Albrecht Observatory construction
Albrecht Observatory construction
At Yerkes: Ken Warczinsky, Virgil Tangney, Mary Ann Tangney, Sally Warczinsky
Sept. 1990 - Gerry Samolyk framing the garage.
Scott Jamieson with the Ceolla Reflector
Yerkes Observatory Tour Group Picture. Top Row: Scott Laskowski, Rudy Poklar, Scott Jamieson, Daniel Yanko, Tim Hoff,
Anthony Williams, Matt Gierenelli, John Briggs: Center: Deborah Frey, Julie Frey; Bottom Row: Virgil Tangney, Michael Marinelle,
Robert Stachowicz, Lee Keith, Vern Hoag, Ronald Zdroik.