¡Colores!; The Heavens: Astronomy in New Mexico

KNME-TV (Television station : Albuquerque, N.M.) · November 30, 1993

New Mexico is linked to the stars by the "observatories" of the ancient peoples at Chaco Canyon and Bandelier National Monument and by the present-day Very Large Array near Socorro, as well as the National Solar Observatory at Coludcroft. This program explores the overwhelming sense of awe New Mexicans have had about the wonders of the heavens from the earliest days to the present." Guests: Greg Cajete (Ethno-scientist, Institute of American Indian Art), Michael Zeilik, PhD (University of New Mexico, Department of Physics and Astronomy), Eugene Parker, PhD (University of Chicago, Laboratory for Astrophysics), Brian Armstrong (National Solar Observatory - Sacramento Peak, New Mexico), Karen Harvey, PhD (National Solar Observatory - Kitt Peak, Arizona), Pat Palmer, PhD (University of Chicago, Astronomy and Astrophysics Center), Chuck Rucci (Array Operator, Very Large Array Radio Telescope).