Dr Tombaugh Window

Dr Clyde Tombaugh and his family moved to Burdett, KS, my hometown, when he was 16. In February of 1930, Dr Clyde Tombaugh discovered Pluto. He dedicated his life to studying the stars. In 1955, he helped found the Unitarian Universalist Church of Las Cruces, New Mexico.

In 2001, the church dedicated this memorial window which is 8 feet tall and 18 feet wide. I contacted the church when I found that I would be traveling through Las Cruces a few days before Thanksgiving this year. The ladies at the church were very friendly, and graciously allowed me early access to the gallery to accommodate my travel plans. Walking into the gallery, I was stunned by the beauty of the window. It captured the morning light perfectly. The colors were amazing, and the artist, Arthur J. Tatkoski, crafted exquisite small details throughout the memorial. Additional information can be found on the Church’s webpage.

I have close up photos of each panel on my blog https://ksimager.wordpress.com/