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Dick Nelson, left, and John Kennedy inspect a new reflecting telescope. Both are members of the Polaris Astronomical Society, a group of Valley amateur stargazers who meet for 'star parties' each month outside the 'smog limits' to study the heavens. Nelson is president of the club and Kennedy is chairman of the observing committee. Photograph dated January 25, 1962.
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Polaris Astronomical Society Polaris Astronomical Society--Presidents Amateur astronomy--California--San Fernando Valley Amateur astronomy--California--San Fernando Valley--Societies and clubs Stargazing--California--San Fernando Valley Men--California--San Fernando Valley Telescopes--California--San Fernando Valley San Fernando Valley (Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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