THE MICHIGAN fDAILY LKS AT CAL TECH COLLOQUIUM: Goldberg Sees Need for SpaceObservation Methods A._________________ Prof. Leo Goldberg, chairman ofthe astronomy department dnd director of observatories, said it is important that work begin now to devise experiments for observ- ing the sun, moon and other celestial objects from space plat- forms. Engineers are expected to solve almost all of the complex prob- lems in te design of a function- ing space observatory within the next few years, he pointed out. Speaking at a colloquium on "The Realities of Space Explora- tion" at the California Institute of Technology in Pasadena, the professor said, "if the design of astronomical instruments is not pushed with the utmost speed, it is probable that the space ve- hicles will become available in ad- vance of the instrumentation needed to equip them." Expose Spectrum The setting-up of observation platforms above the earth's at- mosphere, will expose, for the first time ,the entire electromagnetic spectrum of radiation from celes- tial objects. "Only a small fraction of this radiation now penetrates to the surface of the earth," he said. Space-telescope observation, al- though very important to astron- omy, represents "merely an ex- tension of the classical procedures employed by astronomers to in- vestigate the universe, mainly, the collection of radiation, its dis- persal -into a spectrum and its recording and analysis," the pro- fessor noted. Give Clear View The spectrum readings give as- tronomers a "clear view" of the sun's atmosphere and radiation from faint stars and nebulae which, before this time, have been hidden by the earth's atmosphere. Most importantly, however, "space research introduces the element of controlled experimen- tation into what has always been fundamentally an observational science," he continued. Prof. Goldberg then suggested various items necessary for prep- aration. Orbit Telescope First of all, he said, astron- omers must begin with the pros- pect that witlin three years or so an astronomical telescope can be put into orbit with a radius of several hundred miles in a stabil- ized vehicle capable of carrying an instrument payload of several thousand pounds. This type of vehicle, even after allowing for the weight of stabili- zation equipment and power sup- ply, could still carry instruments weighing at least a ton., It is necessary for the telescope apparatus to be stabilized to point at any position in the universe, and it must also be controllable by command from the ground. Use Gas Vets Stabilization will probably be accomplished by means of gas jets and rotating flywheels, he said. Although problems dealing with data storage and its transmission to the ground by telemetry have been solved, "there still remains the extremely difficult problem of designing optical systems and de- tectors that will operate with' high efficiency for radiation of short wavelength." The professor then mentioned areas of celestial investigation which will become very important when space observatories are available. Expand Knowledge Knowledge of the sun, "the only star whose detailed surface features can be studied," will be greatly expanded. "Our knowledge is most defi- cient 'with respect to the outer- most layers, the chromosphere and corona, both as regards the structure of these layers and as regards the nature and origin of the often catastrophic disturb- ances that take place within them," he said. A basic reason for the lack of knowledge of the sun is that most of the radiation from these layers occurs at the two extreme ends of the electromagnetic .spectrum. Since there is no way now to point with accuracy at the sun above the earth's atmosphere, the picture remains unclear. Investigate Moon The first object of investigation will undoubtedly be the moon, Prof. Goldberg said. "We may look forward in the next few years to a variety of ex- periments concerning the moon including: "1) The return of lunar surface samples to earth; "2) Measurement of the density and composition of a possible lu- nar atmosphere; "3) Study of the composition and structure of the surface and interior of the moon by means Spain Film Closes Out TON Tour Series H illel presents it The color motion picture "Spain" will close the Burton Holmes travelogue series sponsored by the University Platform Attractions at 8:30 p.m. today. the LA I 'a The film tour includes modern Madrid, with its plazas, broad avenues and the National Palace;- Toledo, the home of El Greco, noted for its steel art treasures DR. LAWRENCE SLOBODKIN, Z inlaid with gold and silver; and Granada with "the world's su- PROF. IRVING COPI, Philosophy preme architectural treasure," Al- PROF. AL hambra. The film concludes with a trip to the Canary Islands. B'nai B'rith Hillel Foundati Thnieves Rob IGHT AT 8:00 s 2nd Annual PURIM DEBATE ous pros and, cons of rnd the HAMANTASCH rHE DEBATE PANEL Zoology MRS. GERDA SELIGSON, Classical Studies PROF. ROBERT K. RITT, Mathematics ,LFRED S. SUSSMAN, Moderator YBODY WELCOME ion 1429 H ill Street PROF. GOLDBERG-Chairman of the astronomy department and director of the observatories, spoke at a colloquium on "The Reali- ties of Space Exploration" at the California Institute of Tech- Looking for something different? We carry imported frames from France, Germany and Italy in addition to our American styles. OCCULIST PRESCRIPTIONS FILLED CAMPUS OPTICIANS 240 Nickels Arcade Dial NO 2-9116 nology. He feels the importance sun from space platforms. of seismic studies and by placing a vehicle into orbit around the moon; "4) Measurement of lunar mag- netic fields; and "5) Investigation of the pres- ence and absence of dormant life spores." Study Planets Far-off planets, too, will under- go investigation and "the success of many of the planetary experi- ments will depend rather critical- ly on the amount of power that is available for the transmission, of information back to earth," he said. "Aside from studies of the fine details in the atmospheres and on the surfaces of the planets, which are made possible through elim- ination of atmospheric seeing, the gaseous compositions of planetary atmospheres can be investigated by means of infrared spectral in- vestigations from high above the terrestial water vapor" by the use of balloons.and satellites, he con- tinued. After space telescopes and spec- trographs which are presently be- ing developed for solar and stellar work become well advanced, these, too, may be used for planet observation. Entry Forms due at Uni*on Entry forms for the Spring Weekend canoe race and field events are due today at the Spring Weekend office in the Union, Fred Nott, '59E, co-chairman of the special events, said yesterday. The events will take place on Saturday afternoon, April 25. The theme for this Western part of the Spring Weekend events is "Tippecanoe and the Island Too." Participantsare to be dressed in costumes appropriate to the West- ern theme, emphasizing originality and inexpensiveness, Nott said. A pre-race parade will begin at 1 p.m., followed by the canoe race and then by the field events. Each house will originate its own field and challenge another house to play. that work begin to observe the Prof. Goldberg said that here at the University the astronomy staff has already begun work for experiments from satellite observ- atories. Prof. William Liller of the as- tronomy department has pro- posed that photoelectric observa- tions through filters and polariz- ers be made of the -light from Mercury, Mars, Jupiter and Sat- urn over selected radiation wave- lengths. Prof. Fred Haddock, also of the astronmy department, suggested that the low-frequency end of the spectrum related to solar bursts be observed from a space observa- tory. He is now busy designing such an experiment. Proposes Experiment- Prof. Haddock also proposed a similar experiment concerning the intense burst of radio emis- sion from Jupiter, long an in- triguing problem to astronomers. Investigation of the stars and nebulae, inter-star phenomena and external galaxies, although much harder because of their great distance and strict require- ments for accurate guidance and control, must be thought out in advance," he noted. "It is extremely important as a first step that the ultraviolet ra- diation from the night sky be mapped quickly," Prof. Goldberg said. Concluding his speech, Prof. Goldberg predicted"the first few years of satellite astronomy will probably be devoted to the astro- physical analysis of ultraviolet radiation." FLORENCE BRI DAL and BEAUTY SHOP Large selection of Spring Formals Wedding Gowns Cocktail Dresses 109 W. Liberty NO 2-5878 Fraternities Alpha Tau Omega and Phi Gamma Delta fraternities were broken into and robbed early Sun- day morning. Police said the intruders appar- ently entered the houses and went through clothing, removing only cash. 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