The ABB FlexPicker Robot arm can accelerate at 10Gs which allows it to reach 280mph from zero in one second. Isn’t this very terrific? Not only that the arm is fast enough, the precision of the system is also jaw-dropping. Watch the video and you will know how cool this robotic arm is.
Astronomically, I do not think that ground based observatories need such high speed system as the dominant factor lies in the imaging duration. However, space based observatories which are excelled at the gamma rays burst observing can benefit from such speed as the gamma rays burst usually do not last long. With such high speed system, more time can be spent on imaging rather than navigating.
The UK Minister for Science, Lord Drayson, gave an opening address at the European Week of Astronomy and Space Science meeting held last week at the University of Hertfordshire, UK. The Minister spoke to Astronomy Now, an IYA2009 Media Partner, about why he thinks astronomy is important.
After watching Carl Sagan’s Pale Blue Dot, we’re sure to feel how small we are. Think wider, not to quarrel over a small matter, be wiser and live harmoniously on our only dot.
NASA released these animations on 14 March 2007. There are 2 animations, the first is The Columbia Hills region of Mars where the Spirit rover explores and the second is the Victoria Crater where the Oppoturnity rover located.
The animations are created using the photos taken by Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO)’s HiRise camera.
Wow man, this video is definitely a must-watch for either professional or amateur astronomers. This video tells you how powerful is a convex lens but it’s quite hyperbolic… Amazing huh?
The flash movie below was the last tab I opened in Firefox before my internet connection went down. It hasn’t back to normal yet. It forced me to online in other places. Click on the link below to enjoy the movie! The song is played by Eric Idle and the animation is done by Camilla Eriksson. Enjoy!
