Nov 11 1972
From The Space Library
Four hundredth anniversary of discovery of Tycho's Star by Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe. Supernova that increased in brightness by millions of times, Tycho's Star was first unusual star ever recorded by European astronomers and first definite proof that sky was not immutable. (American Museum-Hayden Planetarium Release, 11/6/72)
Dr. Wernher von Braun, Fairchild Industries, Inc., Vice President and former NASA Deputy Assistant Administrator for Planning, told press in Rio de Janeiro he did not believe in flying saucers. "Such things do not exist. I gather the whole business is a hallucination." Dr, von Braun was in Brazil to promote sale of communications satellite equipment to government. (AP, W Star & News, 11/12/72, A5)
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