ESO Statement
On January 26 1954, astronomers from six Europcan countries gathered in the stately Senate Room of Leiden University for a discussion of the recently suggested joint European Observatory. Under the chairmanship of Bertil Lindblad of Saltsjobaden they formulated and duly signed the statement reproduced here, meant to strengthen their efforts for government support in the respective countries.
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About the Image
| Id: | eso_statement_26-01-54 |
| Type: | Photographic |
| Release date: | 3 December 2009, 23:21 |
| Size: | 5995 x 9429 px |
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| Type: | • Premises |
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