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Optical observations of artificial Earth satellites by the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory grew from a concept in the mind of Dr, Fred Whipple, which he expounded sixty years ago at a gathering of artificial satell
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Washington / DC / Washington / /

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United States / /

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Harvard campus / Astrophysical Observatory / Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory / /

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optical satellite / natural satellite / communication equipment / optical satellite observations / computing / artificial satellite enthusiasts / satellite tracking participants / /

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Cape Canaveral / /

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Smithsonian Institution / White House / U.S. National Academy of Science / Smithsonian / Harvard / /

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Fred Whipple / /

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Director / /

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laser / /

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