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Wieslaw Z. Wisniewski Papers

1939 to 1944
bulk 1976-1990
MS 546
Collection Guide
Elliptical Galaxy Observation of NGC 4382, 1980

The Wieslaw Z. Wisniewski Papers document the University of Arizona Lunar and Planetary Laboratory astronomer's research in the field of comets, stars, extra-galactic objects, and asteroids. This collection includes observational findings, research, and correspondence related to his research endeavors. The bulk of his research focused on near-Earth objects, especially asteroids.

Included materials:
Manuscript
Documents
Photographs
Subject Area:
University of Arizona
Collection Area:
History of Science
Pioneers of Planetary Science

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