Laird Close
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Laird Close
Professor, Department of Astronomy, & Astronomer, Steward Observatory
Ph.D.
,
1995 ,
The University of Arizona Phone:
(520) 626-5992Office:
N428Email:
lclose@arizona.eduPersonal website:
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Public events include our Monday Night Lecture Series, world-reknowned Astronomy Camp and Mt Lemmon Sky Center.
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