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10. World War II research, logbooks, & miscellaneous
Record books of 200-inch telescope mirror tests

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Record books of 200-inch telescope mirror tests

Description: [2 volumes]
Type: Additional Formats(Opens in new tab)
Date: (1947-65)
Call number: Bowen

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