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Science & Technology, 1st prize

January 01, 1993

At the Starfire Optical Range a green copper-vapor laser and an orange sodium-wavelength laser are aimed through telescopes. Gases in specific layers of the atmosphere reflect the laser light, creating artificial stars. Leading edge technology enables scientists to examine even the most remote reaches of the universe. Distorting atmospheric effects are studied with the aid of laser beams, and computers use telescope optics to create images of unprecedented clarity.

January 01, 1993

Carbon dioxide snow is used to clean the telescope at Keck Observatory. This is the world's largest mirror, consisting of 36 hexagonal segments. Leading edge technology enables scientists to examine even the most remote reaches of the universe. Distorting atmospheric effects are studied with the aid of laser beams, and computers use telescope optics to create images of unprecedented clarity.

January 01, 1993

Leading edge technology enables scientists to examine even the most remote reaches of the universe. Distorting atmospheric effects are studied with the aid of laser beams, and computers use telescope optics to create images of unprecedented clarity.

January 01, 1993

A lab manager at Steward Observatory inspects a newly made mirror. Leading edge technology enables scientists to examine even the most remote reaches of the universe. Distorting atmospheric effects are studied with the aid of laser beams, and computers use telescope optics to create images of unprecedented clarity.

January 01, 1993

Leading edge technology enables scientists to examine even the most remote reaches of the universe. Distorting atmospheric effects are studied with the aid of laser beams, and computers use telescope optics to create images of unprecedented clarity.

January 01, 1993

Leading edge technology enables scientists to examine even the most remote reaches of the universe. Distorting atmospheric effects are studied with the aid of laser beams, and computers use telescope optics to create images of unprecedented clarity.

January 01, 1993

Fiber-optic cables are inserted into a telescope by a Carnegie Institution astronomer. Leading edge technology enables scientists to examine even the most remote reaches of the universe. Distorting atmospheric effects are studied with the aid of laser beams, and computers use telescope optics to create images of unprecedented clarity.

January 01, 1993

Leading edge technology enables scientists to examine even the most remote reaches of the universe. Distorting atmospheric effects are studied with the aid of laser beams, and computers use telescope optics to create images of unprecedented clarity.

January 01, 1993

Leading edge technology enables scientists to examine even the most remote reaches of the universe. Distorting atmospheric effects are studied with the aid of laser beams, and computers use telescope optics to create images of unprecedented clarity.

January 01, 1993

All roads seem to lead to the Southern Observatory. Leading edge technology enables scientists to examine even the most remote reaches of the universe. Distorting atmospheric effects are studied with the aid of laser beams, and computers use telescope optics to create images of unprecedented clarity.

January 01, 1993

Gerry Luppino wears a Hubble Space Telescope unit (containing 640,000 cells) like a monocle. Leading edge technology enables scientists to examine even the most remote reaches of the universe. Distorting atmospheric effects are studied with the aid of laser beams, and computers use telescope optics to create images of unprecedented clarity.

January 01, 1993

The 305m wide Arecibo radio telescope continues its search for extraterrestrial life forms (begun in October 1992). Leading edge technology enables scientists to examine even the most remote reaches of the universe. Distorting atmospheric effects are studied with the aid of laser beams, and computers use telescope optics to create images of unprecedented clarity.

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People in the News,1st prize

Roger H. Ressmeyer

Ressmeyer-Starlight for National Geographic

1994 Photo Contest, Science & Technology, 1st prize
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Roger H. Ressmeyer

Ressmeyer-Starlight for National Geographic

01 January, 1993

Leading edge technology enables scientists to examine even the most remote reaches of the universe. Distorting atmospheric effects are studied with the aid of laser beams, and computers use telescope optics to create images of unprecedented clarity.

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