Perkins Observatory were both growing. Light pollution therefore became increasingly problematic. So in 1961 the Perkins Telescope was moved to Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona. Lowell is the largest private observatory (non-university or government affiliated) in the world. Through the end of the 20th century, the Perkins Telescope was the observatory’s largest instrument. Observing time on this instrument was shared between Lowell astronomers and the Ohio State University. The telescope at Perkins was immediately replaced with a cassegrain reflector telescope. It was donated by Michael R. Schottland, an entrepreneur from Martinsville, Virginia. At that time it was the largest privately owned telescope
Chipper Lowell and film projects. Lowell was born in Massachusetts to a circus-travelling family. At age 17, he began performing solo. He was influenced by vaudeville, stand-up and improvisational comedy. In 2000, he debuted a one-man show which continues to tour the US. Chipper Lowell Chipper Lowell is a visual and variety comedy comedian who has appeared on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno", The Disney Channel, General Hospital, Empty Nest, Show Me The Funny, America's Funniest People, Shades of L.A., The Art of Mime, The MDA Telethon, Don't Blink!, and all four seasons of Masters Of Illusion (CW network). His film