#clarktelescope

From 1961 to 1969 the Aeronautical Chart and Information Center (ACIC), a branch of the U.S. Air Force, set up shop at Lowell to use the Clark Telescope to create lunar maps. These maps were critical for understanding the nature of the lunar surface and some were used by the Apollo astronaut program for determining landing sites. A talented young artist, Patricia Bridges (pictured), served as the primary illustrator. She used an airbrush to record artistic yet accurate renderings of mountains, craters, valleys, and other features of the moon.‪ #‎flashbackfriday‬ #fbf #lowellobservatory #lowell #observatory #flagstaffaz #flagstaff #arizona #moon #moonmapping #science #space #astronomy #clarktelescope #airbrush

Happy Birthday to observatory dog Lucky who turns four years old today! As you can see here he takes his job of guarding the Clark Telescope very seriously. #lowellobservatory #lowell #observatory #flagstaffaz #flagstaff #arizona #happybirthday #dog #clarktelescope #telescope #science #space #astronomy

This view should be recognizable to anyone who is familiar with Flagstaff. Can you spot the Clark Telescope? #MarsHill #lowellobservatory #lowell #observatory #flagstaff #arizona #flagstaffaz #route66 #science #space #astronomy #telescope #clarktelescope

Just because, here is a picture of the Clark Telescope Dome in the snow for your viewing pleasure. #lowellobservatory #lowell #observatory #flagstaff #arizona #flagstaffaz #clarktelescope #telescope #science #space #astronomy #snow Photo Credit: Sarah Conant