Dr. C.M. Graney, Specola Vaticana

Kentucky's Oldest Telescope: Born and Bred in Louisville

In downtown Louisville lies a large brass astronomical telescope in a really stout wooden box. It once belonged to Msgr. Michael Bouchet, pastor at the Cathedral of the Assumption on 5th St. during the late 19th century. It was made in Louisville by A. C. Schuman. And now, after over 120 years in storage, it is coming back to life! Yes, it still works. No, it will not be available at this talk (but there will be a lot of pictures).

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