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Hayden Planetarium

 Organization

Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

Documents and photographs relating to space missions and astrological events

 Collection
Identifier: DR-H 32
Abstract

Files and photographs relating to astronomical events such as the Apollo missions. Slides of the planetarium also included, as well as several cardboard backed photos.

Dates: circa 1948-2000

Hayden Planetarium artwork for shows and exhibits, undated.

 Collection
Identifier: DR-H 46
Abstract

Original artwork, diagrams and pictures depicting outer space and other various topics.

Dates: 9999 - 9999

Hayden Planetarium Interplanetary Reservations

 Collection
Identifier: DR 194
Scope and Content note This particular collection refers to a promotional strategy implemented by the Hayden Planetarium. In 1949, in order to increase publicity for their space exhibit “Conquest of Space”, the Hayden Planetarium set up an “interplanetary-tour reservations desk” that would take reservations for the first trips into space. The museum promised that the collected names would be turned over to the first organization actually planning interplanetary travel. In addition to the desk at the planetarium,...
Dates: 1949-2011; Majority of material found within 1949-1953

Photographs of astronomical equipment, astronomical events, and outer space, late 1800s-1967

 Collection
Identifier: DR-H 31
Abstract

Photographs of telescopes, observatories, antennas and other astronomical equipment as well as drawings of solar events, star maps and photographs of nebulae and galaxies. NASA photos and press kit for Surveyor and Lunar Orbiter also included.

Dates: 1800 - 1967