Applications of optical instrumentation: using lasers beyond astronomy and into space exploration
Schedule
Wed Jul 08 2026 at 08:00 am to 09:15 am
UTC+10:00Location
Manning Clark Hall Ground Floor, Cultural Centre, The Australian National University | Canberra, CT
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Astronomers have captured illustrations and images of the sky for centuries, underpinned by optical instruments that magnify the universe for our eyes. The same technologies and techniques now address a wider range of applications from monitoring satellites in orbit, to communicating at high speed with lasers including a recent high profile example with Artemis II. This presentation will explore how lenses, mirrors, and optical components are used today in space and astronomy science applications.Speaker - Prof Francis Bennet
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Manning Clark Hall Ground Floor, Cultural Centre, The Australian National University, Commonwealth Bank, North Rd, Acton ACT 2601, Australia, CanberraEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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