POSTCARD RATE
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UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
MOUNT HAMILTON
LICK OBSERVATORY
ELEVATION 4213 FEET • 1284 METERS
This 12-watt yellow sodium laser creates an artificial
"star" 90 kilometers above the ground. Light from the
laser guide-star is analyzed by sophisticated optics at
the telescope. This allows instant real-time correction
for atmospheric turbulence, and yields precise celestial
images that rival those from space telescopes. AUG 2001
Info: http://www.ucolick.org
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