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Photograph caption dated September 12, 1956 reads, "Astronomer and family view Mars - George A. Carroll operates electrical controls for 6-inch telescope as his wife Charlotte takes a peek at Mars 35,000,000 miles away. Their daughter Emma Lou, 12, points to brilliant planet in sky. Neighbors gathered at Carroll's home to take a look at Mars which hasn't been this near to earth since 1924."; See image #00145983 for additional photo in this series.
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image
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Stargazing--California--San Fernando Valley Amateur astronomy--California--San Fernando Valley Telescopes--California--San Fernando Valley Dwellings--California--San Fernando Valley Families--California--San Fernando Valley Women--California--San Fernando Valley Girls--California--San Fernando Valley Men--California--San Fernando Valley San Fernando Valley (Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs Portrait photographs Group portraits
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