Telescopes

Microsoft Research Offers Behind-the-Scenes Look at Future of Computing

Annual TechFest innovation fair showcases technological advances to help search online or across distant galaxies and to improve the planet we live on. REDMOND, Wash., March 4 - Whether people are searching online for a vacation hot spot, scanning the galaxy for distant planets or seeking ways to improve the environment on planet Earth, innovations from Microsoft Research could help deliver...

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Cathetometer operates as micro-telescope.

Weighing 1 lb, Model TC-II measures vertical displacement in areas that are inaccessible to indicator, scriber, or other mechanical checking devices because of distance, or combinations of blended curves. It offers optically correct image (right side up, left-to-right) with magnification of 12.5X as microscope, and 3.5X at 7 in. as telescope. Unit features cross-hair reticle mounted in its...

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Goodrich Optical Technology Enables First Viewing of Light from Planets Outside Our Solar System

Information gathered could lead to the ability to detect possible life on other planets CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 12 / -- NASA's Spitzer Telescope recently utilized technology developed by Goodrich Corporation (NYSE:GR) to capture enough light from planets outside our solar system to identify the molecular make-up of the planets' atmospheres. These findings could lead to the ability to detect...

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Boston Micromachines Technology Supports NASA's Search for Extra-Solar Planets

NASA Selects Boston Micromachines for Phase 2 SBIR WATERTOWN, Mass., Oct. 31 -- Boston Micromachines Corporation, a leading provider of MEMS-based deformable mirror products for adaptive optics systems, today announced that its technology continues to support NASA's multi-pronged approach in the search for extra-solar planets. Boston Micromachines has been selected by NASA for a Phase 2 Small...

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Lockheed Martin Instrument Suite to Study Dynamic Solar Activity on New International Sun Mission

Lockheed Martin Instrument Suite to Study Dynamic Solar Activity on New International Sun Mission PALO ALTO, Calif., Sept. 18 -- A suite of instruments called the Focal Plane Package (FPP) -- designed and built at the Solar and Astrophysics Laboratory of the Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) Advanced Technology Center (ATC) in Palo Alto -- is scheduled for launch on the Solar-B satellite from the...

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Lockheed Martin Distributed Aperture Imaging Technology Expands the Horizon on Telescope Capability

PALO ALTO, Calif., June 27 //-- Engineers at the Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) Advanced Technology Center (ATC) have designed and built a prototype nine-aperture wide-field imaging telescope that overcomes the increase in mass, volume and cost associated with large single-optics telescopes for space-based applications. The ability of a telescope to resolve fine detail is a direct function of its...

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Neagle Choice, LLC Announces New Available Services
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Neagle Choice, LLC Announces New Available Services

Neagle Choice has long been known as a quality source for commercial sewing, printing, die cutting, and the manufacturing of a wide range of custom products. Enhancing our service capabilities has been the key to our success, and has driven our growth into many new and exciting markets. Continuing on this trajectory, we now offer precision laser cutting and etching, adding to our long line of manufacturing services. See our video to learn all about it.

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