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Peltier's Comet

Peltier's Comet

Peltier's Comet as viewed from the Drake Municipal Observatory in June 1936.
People standing on the roof of the Physics Building next to the astronomy observatory, The University of Iowa, 1950s

People standing on the roof of the Physics Building next to the astronomy observatory, The University of Iowa, 1950s

Phillip Riggs

Phillip Riggs

Drake University Astronomy Professor Phillip Riggs.
Phillip Riggs

Phillip Riggs

Astronomy Professor Phillip Riggs at the Drake University Municipal Observatory.
Pluto

Pluto

Pluto as viewed from the Drake Municipal Observatory in November 1930.
Spectrum of Comet Morehouse

Spectrum of Comet Morehouse

Short article from Science magazine describing Comet Morehouse.
Students studying astronomy for school open house, The University of Iowa, June 1, 1930

Students studying astronomy for school open house, The University of Iowa, June 1, 1930

The University Elementary School,established in 1915, was a laboratory or experimental school directed through the College of Education for the training of principals, superintendents and teachers. Along with the University High School, it was closed…
Students working at the astronomy observatory on the roof of the Physics Building, The University of Iowa, 1950s

Students working at the astronomy observatory on the roof of the Physics Building, The University of Iowa, 1950s

The Moon and Earthshine

The Moon and Earthshine

The Moon and Earthshine as viewed by the Drake Municipal Observatory.
Total Solar Eclipse

Total Solar Eclipse

Total Solar Eclipse as viewed by the Drake Municipal Observatory on May 29, 1919.
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