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University Daily Kansan
Page 1287 from reel: NP 8957 (2000-12-01 to 2001-07-25)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/89615

Title: The Portal to Space
Summary: Feature article about the Clyde W. Tombaugh Observatory at KU, highlighting its history, equipment, and public access. Includes profiles of student astronomers Torry Crass and April Jones who use the facility.
Category: features/profiles
Subjects: astronomy; university observatory; student activities; space exploration
Named Entities: Crass, Torry [student]; Tombaugh, Clyde W. [astronomer]; Allender, Thad [photographer]; Jones, April [student]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Photo: Moon Phases Through Telescope
Summary: Standalone photograph showing detailed moon phases as viewed through a telescope, accompanied by explanatory text about lunar cycles.
Category: photos/graphics
Subjects: astronomy; lunar observation; telescopes
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Photo: Torry Crass Observing Through Telescope
Summary: Photograph of student Torry Crass using a telescope at the Clyde W. Tombaugh Observatory, with caption describing his astronomy activities.
Category: photos/graphics
Subjects: astronomy; student research; observatory activities
Named Entities: Crass, Torry [student]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Photo: April Jones and Torry Crass at Observatory
Summary: Photograph showing two students working with computer equipment at the observatory, with caption noting their roles in maintaining astronomy resources.
Category: photos/graphics
Subjects: astronomy; student collaboration; observatory maintenance
Named Entities: Jones, April [student]; Crass, Torry [student]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Photo: Torry Crass Searching for Mars
Summary: Photograph of student Torry Crass using a 6-inch refractor telescope built in 1885, with caption noting the telescope's historical significance and current use.
Category: photos/graphics
Subjects: astronomy; planetary observation; historical telescopes
Named Entities: Crass, Torry [student]
Confidence: 0.8

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