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Topic: Celestron founder Tom Johnson (1923-2012)
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Philip
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From: Brussels, Belgium
Registered: Jan 2001
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posted 03-15-2012 12:03 PM
   
I know collectSPACE has a following of amateur-astronomers, so here's Celestron's announcement. Do check the video. R.I.P. Tom! We are deeply saddened to announce that Celestron founder, Thomas J. Johnson, passed away at 5am PST on March 13, 2012.Tom's innovative, pioneering spirit created a revolutionary method of mass producing an affordable Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope design, which allowed millions of amateur astronomers to pursue their passion for astronomy. Other notable achievements include a 1978 David Richardson Medal from the Optical Society of America, a 1993 Bruce Blair Medal from the Western Amateur Astronomers, and a 2009 Lifetime Achievement Award by the Small Telescope & Astronomical Society. Our hearts go out to Tom's wife and family and to all who were touched by his achievements and innovation. |
413 is in
Member Posts: 628
From: Alexandria, VA USA
Registered: May 2006
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posted 03-15-2012 01:33 PM
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Glint
Member Posts: 1040
From: New Windsor, Maryland USA
Registered: Jan 2004
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posted 03-15-2012 02:04 PM
Some ads from Celestron with celebrity endorsements from the 1970s... |
jasonelam
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From: Monticello, KY USA
Registered: Mar 2007
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posted 03-15-2012 02:20 PM
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astroborg
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From: Woodbridge, VA, USA
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 03-15-2012 02:38 PM
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David Carey
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Registered: Mar 2009
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posted 03-15-2012 03:03 PM
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Michael Davis
Member Posts: 528
From: Houston, Texas
Registered: Aug 2002
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posted 03-15-2012 05:05 PM
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