Nan Dieter Conklin's first astronomical plate

Enlargement of the central section of Nan Dieter Conklin's first astronomical plate from Maria Mitchell Observatory. It was a 2-hour exposure with the cluster M11 near the center. The plate, numbered NA 3152, was taken on the night of July 25-26, 1947. Credit: Peter Boyce and Maria Mitchell Association.

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1947-07

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