Vrabec inquired more about the upcoming Sputnik 1 launch, but was told, 'all is known'. Superfine shortwave receivers could detect beeping from Sputnik. A first view of the satellite was predicted for 3 am , and 75 people including wives and children came to Mount Wilson to look. The kids noticed a second object, brightening and dimming, the tumbling 3rd stage of the rocket. This first view of orbiting craft provoked a strange and wonderful sensation.
Dale encourages amateurs to stay active in studying and promoting their interests.
International Occultation Timimg Assoc. The Longmont Astronomical Society is starting a Radio Astronomy faction. Step by step insturcions for construction. Steve Gottlieb's favorite 600 Many interesting objects for small and moderate telescopes eluded Charles Messier. Although the list includes the Messier clunkers M73 and M40, the tour includes the sky's best, including dark nebulae.