Letter to George P. Woollard (Director, Geophysical Institute: University of Hawaii) from Gerard Kuiper October 28, 1964

Author:

Kuiper, Gerard

Title:

Letter to George P. Woollard (Director, Geophysical Institute: University of Hawaii) from Gerard Kuiper October 28, 1964

Year:

1964

Volume:

LetterBox

Subject:

28-inch telescope Correspondence Mauna Kea

Summary:

Dr. Kuiper made several proposals based on the discussions he had with Dr. Woollard during his Hawaii trip in October. 1). Drawing up a Memorandum of Agreement between the University of Hawaii and the University of Arizona for the joint development and utilization of the Mauna Kea Astronomical Observatory Site, under which LPL could transfer a telescope to Mauna Kea with UH sharing the cost and utilization. 2). UH might appoint 2 staff astronomers working on basic photometric problems with Prof. Harold Jognson of UA. 3). The universities would provide for staff exchange visits, joint development of telescopes and instruments, as well as graduate student training. 4). The first project under the agreement would be transferring the 28-inch telescope and the 20-foot dome to Mauna Kea by mid-1965. A tentative budget for 28-in telescope move to Mauna Kea was enclosed.

Date:

October 28, 1964

Collection:

Akiyama