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PBS producer, Todd Mason, will discuss the dramatic personal and professional struggle of Caltech visionary George Ellery Hale to build the Yerkes, Mount Wilson, and Palomar observatories, each the largest in the world in their day. Also mentioned will be Hales other accomplishments and overarching goal to create an American science. The talk will include clips from his film, The Journey to Palomar, and a brief discussion of future giant telescopes being constructed to extend Hales quest to unravel the secrets of the stars. This program will be held in the home of the Beckman Institute at Caltech. An added treat will be the opportunity to view a new exhibition about Nobel Prize winner and physicist Richard Feynman in the Institutes Museum. Beckman Institute Auditorium, 1200 E. California Blvd. Pasadena, CA 91125
These programs are reserved for PMH Members only PRE-PAID RESERVATIONS REQUIRED TICKETS: $30 per person per lecture All programs take place at least in part outdoors. In case of rain, please consider your reservation a donation. Please note these events include walking and steps. Please no high heels.
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LocationPrivate Home
address will be emailed to attendees
Pasadena, CA 91125
United States
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