Planets

Abstract Research notebooks, drawings and photographs created by amateur astronomer Latimer James Wilson, 1903-1948. The bulk of the collection consists of Wilson's notebooks with observations, drawings and photos of the planets Mars and Jupiter. Other planetary research, publications, drawings, and more than 1,000 photographs by Wilson are also included. Letters between Wilson and other notable amateur astronomers make up the correspondence.

Abstract Founded in 1892, the Physics and Astronomy Department at the University of New Mexico pursues world-class research in many areas of physics and astronomy. This collection provides a comprehensive overview of the department's history, faculty research, and graduate programs available at the University of New Mexico. The collection contains various photographs of departmental equipment, planets, and DVDs and CDs related to the Physics and Astronomy department. This collection serves as a valuable...