Classics Illustrated Special Issue #165A
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join free"Man in the Skies" tells the true story of astronomer Professor George Ellery Hale, whose visionary dream of a 200-inch telescope faced immense challenges before finally coming to life at Mount Palomar after his passing. Illustrated with striking detail by George Evans and inked by Reed Crandall, this 1961 Classics Illustrated Special Issue brings history to life with a grounded, compelling narrative. The cover, a dramatic piece by Norman Nodel, captures the awe of scientific ambition.
In "The Giant of Palomar," Professor George Ellery Hale’s visionary dream of a 200-inch telescope takes shape amid technical hurdles and personal sacrifice, culminating in its installation at Mount Palomar long after his passing. The story captures the quiet determination behind one of astronomy’s most ambitious projects, told with the precision and clarity of its time.
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Reprinted in Illustrated Classics Extra Editie #6 (1961), Illustrerte Klassikere Spesialnummer #6 (1961), Illustrierte Klassiker Extra #6
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