Rockwell Collins gear provides Mars images
Kaiser Electro-Optics, a Rockwell Collins unit in Cedar Rapids, made the nine lenses used on NASA Mars rovers Spirit and Opportunity. Lenses include hazard cameras panoramic and microscopic imager tested in Carlsbad, California. The director said the lenses deliver true color views of Mars.
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Nine Cameras Guide Spirit Rover Across Mars
Spirit rover uses nine cameras nine eyes to navigate and study Mars. Six navigation cameras and three science cameras help it move independently and with Earth scientists. Two panoramic cameras produce 3D color images and solar readings for bearings while another pair aids route planning.
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Winter Weather Halts Schools Across Illinois and Midwest
A pony stands near a barn at Beverly Farm in Godfrey Illinois as freezing rain sleet and snow grip the region. Cold winds shut most schools across southwestern Illinois Monday and Tuesday with snow sleet and ice reported across the Midwest and East Coast on Tuesday.
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Brittany Murphy Builds Music Career With Demo Help
Brittany Murphy from 8 Mile prepares a music career with a demo for her upcoming film Little Black Book. Her fiancé Jeff Kwatinetz, a manager at The Firm representing Limp Bizkit and the Dixie Chicks, has booked studio time and aims for big producers.
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Today’s Birthdays List Highlights Notable Celebrants
The note lists Alan Alda turning 68, Susan Howard 62, Barbi Benton 54, Sam Phillips 42, Sarah McLachlan 36, Rakim 36, Joey Fatone 27, Nick Carter 24, and Elijah Wood 23, with their notable roles and works.
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Regis Philbin Returns as Host for ABC Super Millionaire
Regis Philbin will host ABC's one week revival of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire in prime time. The event, titled Super Millionaire, offers a jackpot of up to 10 million dollars.
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Theron Townsend Barred From LA Sushi Bar
Charlize Theron and Stuart Townsend say they were kicked out of Nasawa diner in Los Angeles after reportedly ordering too much food. Theron, a three year patron of the restaurant, said the owner had sometimes refused others, and she called the incident a funny story to tell.
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Ben Affleck Jennifer Lopez lead Razzie nominations for Gigli
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez face heavy Razzie attention as Gigli earns nine nominations including worst picture and worst screen couple. The Cat in the Hat and From Justin to Kelly follow with eight each. winners announced February 28.
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Weiland Ordered Back to Rehab in California
Stone Temple Pilots singer Scott Weiland must return to a live-in detox center in California after leaving early. A California Superior Court judge ordered him to report in October following a heroin possession plea, with release due after six months of follow up in July and compliance ongoing.
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