Messenger No. 2 (November 1974)
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From the ESO Council Meeting - ESO/CERN Agreement Renewed
ADS BibCode:
1974Msngr...2S...1.
Author(s)/Affiliation(s):
ESO
AA(ESO)
Abstract:
The 23rd meeting of the Council of ESO was held in Hamburg on June 19/20.
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Changes in Council and Finance Committee
ADS BibCode:
1974Msngr...2R...1.
Author(s)/Affiliation(s):
ESO
AA(ESO)
Abstract:
Prof. A. Lallemand resigned as French delegate to Council in December, 1973. He was succeeded, in the recent Council meeting, by Prof. J. F. Denisse.
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Obituary
ADS BibCode:
1974Msngr...2Q...1.
Author(s)/Affiliation(s):
ESO
AA(ESO)
Abstract:
Council expressed sympathy with the relatives of Prof. Paul Bourgeois who died recently. Prof. Bourgeois, a leading Belgian astronomer, was one of the "founding fathers" of ESO.
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Schedule of Meetings, Second Half of 1974
ADS BibCode:
1974Msngr...2U...2.
Author(s)/Affiliation(s):
ESO
AA(ESO)
Abstract:
Schedule of Meetings, Second Half of 1974
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Wall Chart of 3.6 m Telescope Published
ADS BibCode:
1974Msngr...2T...2.
Author(s)/Affiliation(s):
ESO
AA(ESO)
Abstract:
An artist's impression of the 3.6 m telescope has recently been received by the TP Division, Geneva. The artist is Tony Lofthouse, who is with the magazine "Nuclear Engineering".
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Telescope Control System Successful on La Silla
ADS BibCode:
1974Msngr...2S...2.
Author(s)/Affiliation(s):
ESO
AA(ESO)
Abstract:
Transported last autumn from Geneva to Chile and subsequently installed on La Silla, the most advanced telescope control system in the world is now fully operational there.
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Occultation of Saturn
ADS BibCode:
1974Msngr...2R...2.
Author(s)/Affiliation(s):
ESO
AA(ESO)
Abstract:
Most of the research on La Silla concerns stars and the stellar system, but on January 6, 1975, an event will occur which falls into a different category: the occultation of certain stars by the planet Saturn.
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Big Hunt on ESO (B) Plates
ADS BibCode:
1974Msngr...2Q...2.
Author(s)/Affiliation(s):
ESO
AA(ESO)
Abstract:
Almost 100 plates in the ESO (B) Survey have now been taken with the Schmidt telescope, most of them in the zones - 50° to - 75°.
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Mining Commission Visits La Silla
ADS BibCode:
1974Msngr...2S...3.
Author(s)/Affiliation(s):
ESO
AA(ESO)
Abstract:
A Chilean Government commission visited La Silla at the end of May in connection with measures that might someday be required to protect the scientific observations from air pollution. Such pollution might result from mining or other operations in the area or from misuse of the La Silla airspace by aircraft.
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Wilson to be Consultant for Telescope Project
ADS BibCode:
1974Msngr...2T...3.
Author(s)/Affiliation(s):
ESO
AA(ESO)
Abstract:
Following the distribution of Technical Reports Nos. 2 and 3 dealing with the optics of the 3.6 m telescope and methods of testing secondary mirrors, Dr. R. Wilson of the TP Division Optics Group in Geneva has been asked to act as a consultant for the Canadian-French 3.6 m Telescope Project in the field of optical test procedures.
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A New Method for the Alignment of Large Telescopes
ADS BibCode:
1974Msngr...2R...3.
Author(s)/Affiliation(s):
ESO
AA(ESO)
Abstract:
The full advantages of a large telescope of high optical quality can be achieved only if the optical elements are perfectly aligned. Lateral displacements of the two mirror axes of a Ritchey-Chretien system by a few tenths of a millimetre due to flexure under the unavoidable influence of gravity in different positions of the telescope already show an effect on the quality of the astronomical results, although they are normally not detectable during the time of observation.
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Passing the time in Hamburg
ADS BibCode:
1974Msngr...2Q...3.
Author(s)/Affiliation(s):
ESO
AA(ESO)
Abstract:
There are quite a few things to do in Hamburg besides looking at the stars, but apparently still not enough. We can fit in a bit more after work. A Staft Association meeting was therefore held one sunny morning at the end of August to consider this and some graver matters.
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New External Auditor Appointed
ADS BibCode:
1974Msngr...2S...4.
Author(s)/Affiliation(s):
ESO
AA(ESO)
Abstract:
Following a long period of service by the Bundesrechnungshof (Federal German Government audit office) as external auditor of the accounts of ESO, the Council, at its December 1973 meeting, decided to rotate this appointment and accept an external auditor from the French Cour des Comptes.
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Vacancies in ESO
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Introducing your ESO Staff Association Representatives
ADS BibCode:
1974Msngr...2Q...4.
Author(s)/Affiliation(s):
ESO
AA(ESO)
Abstract:
Chairman of the local committee at the Hamburg/ Bergedorf office is Eva Kunstein. Miss Kunstein, who is German, works as assistant buyer in the Purchasing/ Shipping Service. Hedwig Geier is the other committee member.
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Barbecue!
ADS BibCode:
1974Msngr...2R...5.
Author(s)/Affiliation(s):
ESO
AA(ESO)
Abstract:
Hard on the heels of a Staff Association meeting at which a leading item was the encouragement of sporting activities, came the first barbecue arranged by the staff in Hamburg.
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CERN Finance Committee Working Group on Pension Policy
ADS BibCode:
1974Msngr...2Q...5.
Author(s)/Affiliation(s):
ESO
AA(ESO)
Abstract:
The following note appearing in the CERN Bulletin of 29. 7. - 4. 8. 74 and signed by the chairman of the Staff Association Executive Committee and the Director of the Dept. of Administration mayaiso have a certain Interest for the ESO staff and Administration:
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Resumenes de Algunos Articulos
ADS BibCode:
1974Msngr...2Q...6.
Author(s)/Affiliation(s):
ESO
AA(ESO)
Abstract:
Exito dei sistema de control telesc6pico en La Silla; Extension del Convenio ESO/CERN; Cambios en el Consejo y en el Comite de Finanzas; Obituario; Nuevo auditor externo; Visita de la Comision Minera a La Silla
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Staff Movements from Jan. 1 to Nov. 1, 1974
ADS BibCode:
1974Msngr...2R...6.
Author(s)/Affiliation(s):
ESO
AA(ESO)
Abstract:
Staff Movements from Jan. 1 to Nov. 1, 1974