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January 1st 06, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by William C. Keel

nytecam wrote:
Is there a citation for the 'Pierce' addition to the McMath ST and could
this be the same Dr Pierce that hosted me for a day within the ST in Aug
'80?

Had no luck contacting Kitt Peak Ob or Uni. TIA

Nytecam 51N 0.1W

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nytecam

That would be Dr. Keith Pierce, longtime Kitt Peak solar astronomer.
His name was added in the 1990s in recognition of contributions both
to the instrument and the science.

Bill Keel

Thanks Bill - that info much appreciated.

Maurice Gavin aka Nytecam

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