Applications of optical instrumentation: using lasers beyond astronomy and into space exploration

Name: Applications of optical instrumentation: using lasers beyond astronomy and into space exploration
Start: 2026-07-08T08:00:00+10:00
End: 2026-07-08T09:15:00+10:00
Location: Manning Clark Hall Ground Floor, Cultural Centre, The Australian National University

Wed Jul 08 2026 at 08:00 am to 09:15 am UTC+10:00

Manning Clark Hall Ground Floor, Cultural Centre, The Australian National University | Canberra

Publisher/HostMt Stromlo Observatory

Applications of optical instrumentation: using lasers beyond astronomy and into space exploration

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, Canberra

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