1928 Article Television Star Secrets Mars Mirror Telescope Donald Menzel SAI

This is an original 1928 one-page article (one single-sided page) titled, "Television May Solve Star Secrets: Color Images of Planets Can Be Broadcast from Observatories and Flashed on Screen at Distant Point," by Donald H. Menzel of the Lick Observatory. The article begins, "Some time ago, it was remarked that the extreme sensitivity and amplifying powers of the vacuum tube would find an application in astronomy. With the advent of practical television looming not so far off in the distance, this possibility is rapidly increasing. The device pictured here will probably be developed soon, and within the space of a few years may be in actual use..." Shown is a telescope at an observatory looking to Mars.

CONDITION

This 83+ year old Item is rated Very Fine ++. Light aging throughout. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note that there is print on the reverse.

• Product Type: Original Print Article; Black / White
• Grade: Very Fine ++
• Dimensions: Approximately 8.25 x 11 inches; 21 x 28 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

Keywords specific to this image: Gulf of Mexico, Map, United States, Astronomy, mirror, observatory

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