The DAS Library has begun a survey of Delaware astronomers, their telescopes, and observatories dating from the Lenape's visual astronomers to the 12 foot refractor used by American Philosophical Society member, William Poole (1726-1779), to observe the 1769 Transit of Venus in Wilmington to the Wilmington astronomers who observed the 1882 Transit of Venus and on to the 19th century, 20th century, and 21st century telescopes in use at Mt. Cuba
New submissions are sought as well as details about Delaware astronomers and their telescopes.
DAS Survey of Delaware Astronomers and Telescopes
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