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Jupiter and Saturn, sharp as ever. Jupiter animation too!
The Founders: Raymond Fairbanks
Our third Founder in our spotlight revealed!
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The Founders:
Raymond Fairbanks
The Founding Members of the Springfield Telescope Makers, 3 of 12
To learn about Raymond Fairbanks' story and to learn more about the other founders, visit The Founders Page
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