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Initial Conditions: A Physics History Podcast

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The Allegheny Observatory Telescopes Are Used for Research

Keeler was the second director of the Allegheny Observatory. He made a really neat observation, set of observations with the 13 inch telescope at the old Observatory. And he used that telescope to figure out that the rings of Saturn are made up of small particles. But Lou, you do more than just manage the Observatory. You give tours on Thursday and Friday evenings of building. They're always free.

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