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Dr. Georg von Tiesenhausen

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Whatever happened to von Ties? Also, there was another German scientist that worked with von Braun that gave lectures at Camp when I was there but I can't remember his name. I just remembered that with one of those two, campers and counselors alike would fall asleep during their lecture. Anybody know who I'm talking about?
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He has decided to stop given lectures at the end of the summer if I remember correctly.
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Who was the German scientist that was around in about 1989? As I recall, he seemed to be in his 80s back then (or maybe Van Braun was difficult to work for :-)). BTW, this guy was exceedingly knowledgeable but was, in most of our opinions, not such a good speaker. I did enjoy the tour he gave of rocket park though.

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The other one was probably Konrad Dandenberg. He is still alive and in the area though into his 90s now. I met him 2 summers ago at the international space camp teachers luncheon. His wife Jackie use to be a bus tour driver here at the space and rocket center.
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Dannenberg!!! That's it! And I remember Jackie. She was a sweet lady. I think I went on a couple of her tours. I can't believe they're still around. Thanks for the info, everyone!
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Yeah, it was Dannenberg-- he would definitely be in his 90s.


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I know Dr. von T still comes by... I saw his exclusive parking space parked in the other day. If he's decided to stop giving his talk (which was extremely inspirational to me the first time), that's quite unfortunate.
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Still presents every week to the Academy and Advanced Academy kids and the kids still love it!!
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That's such wonderful news to hear that he's still teaching. The kids are so lucky to have that opportunity.
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