Image tubes may boost telescope power to match 30-inch scope
Dr. Gerald E. Kron of UC Lick Observatory reported at the Pacific Society meeting in San Francisco that image tubes with cesium surfaces could equal optical telescopes in observing power, potentially up to 24 times. Kron noted current tubes are flawed and hard to use, while UC astronomer aims to develop a high vacuum, contamination free tube with removable films and a larger inch field to cover the telescope’s prime focus.
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Andromeda Most Difficult to See
Washington reports that the Andromeda constellation is the farthest visible object to the unaided eye. Its light travels 186,000 miles each second, taking about 2,000,000 years to reach Earth, and the galaxy spans roughly 100,000 light years in diameter.
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Russia Warmly Welcomes American Visitors
A Russian official stated Moscow would welcome as many as 150000 American tourists this year. Yuri Zhukeye, chairman of the State Committee on Cultural Relations, expressed hope that President and other U S officials would visit, signaling a thaw in cultural exchanges.
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Driver Orientation Study Highlights Los Angeles Drivers
A California study by the State Division of Highways and Safety Foundation reveals most motorists lack practical orientation on freeways. It notes over 75 percent of drivers in Los Angeles and San Luis Obispo fail to recognize key routes and signs, risking navigation when traveling beyond familiar areas.
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Editor urges merger action on Senate payroll data
The ASNE president and executive editor of the Washington Herald urged a merger action regarding payroll information of Senate employees. The move, described as urgent by editors, aims to address access and oversight concerns raised by committee members.
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