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AVI Audio  |  1998-10-23  |  557.3 KB  |  1 channel  |  22,050 sample rate  |  50 seconds
Transcription: Quite apart from his scientific discoveries, Kuiper was a superb organiser. He played a leading role in the Ranger project. This resulted in the first close range photographs of the Moon, which was an essential step in the programme of manned exploration. He was responsible for the first flying observatory and was one of the pioneers of infrared spectroscopy, so that all in all, his achievements are remarkable. He published many papers and books, which are still regarded as standard works, and he paid great attention to his students, encouraging them in their research programs. His was indeed ...

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