Ultrafast Laser Inscription Could Enable A 42-Meter Telescope To See The First Galaxies
Monday, February 9, 2009 - 18:28
in Astronomy & Space
Demands on telescope technology are rapidly increasing as astronomers look at fainter and fainter objects in the night sky. The large amount of light collection area required to view very dim objects poses a number of significant engineering problems to future telescope designers. To collect short-wavelength radio waves, for instance, an antenna miles across would be required. This has led engineers to construct multiple small telescopes whose signals can be integrated, providing the necessary level of detail. read more
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