"The lantern slides are transparent photographs or paintings on glass plates designed to be projected onto a screen using an early slide projector. They were sitting in three plastic tubs in a Fuertes office."
"We found them, thought they were pretty cool and that it was disappointing they were just sitting there,"
"The Cornell Astronomical Society is a student organization that sponsors weekly Friday night observing events at the observatory, as well as special events and talks related to space and astronomy."
The Fuertes Observatory features a new exhibit displaying 800 glass lantern slides catalogued by the Cornell Astronomical Society. These slides, which are transparent photographs or paintings on glass plates, were previously stored in plastic tubs. Although digitized years ago and available online, the physical slides had not been displayed recently. Andrew Lewis, vice president of the society, expressed disappointment that the slides were not showcased, highlighting their historical significance and the society's commitment to astronomy education through various events.
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