The Research Legacy of Lowell’s Great Refractor

LOCATION: Prescott Public Library, Founders Suites A&B
SPEAKER: Klaus Brasch is professor emeritus at California State University, San Bernardino and a docent at Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff.
COMMENTS: Lowell Observatory’s 24-inch Clark telescope has been in operation for 125 years and is listed in the US historic register. Built by the renowned firm of Alvan Clark & Sons, it was one of the largest telescopes in the world when commissioned in 1894. Recently refurbished, and now used mainly for public outreach and education about this telescope’s long and storied research career. Klaus shared highlights about many of the findings and discoveries made with this classic instrument.