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Astronomy ZERODUR® glass ceramic for telescope projects (e.g. VLT, GTC), X-ray telescopes (e.g. Chandra, Sofia).

solutions 1/2009 Astronomy Bright Spots with LAMOST The world’s largest Schmidt Telescope in China explores outer space with a Zerodur® mirror substrate. More

solutions 2/2008 Materials Outsmarting Mother Nature For four decades, Zerodur® glass ceramic has been offering the highest possible precision. [more] Interview ”Astronomy enriches our everyday life” Tim de Zeeuw, General Director of the European Southern Observatory, on the universe and what we can learn from it. [more]

solutions 1/2008 Astronomy Hunters of the Galaxies The world’s largest telescope is located on the Canary Island of La Palma. Astronomers are hoping it will help them find a second earth. [more]

solutions 2/2007 SOFIA project Observatory Inside a Jumbo Jet A flying telescope will be forging ahead to the limits of the Earth’s atmosphere. From here, astronomers hope to gain a clear view of the universe. [more] Astronomy China Gazes into Space The Lijiang Telescope is the world’s largest automatically controlled eye looking into the sky. Zerodur® glass ceramic from SCHOTT is used as the mirror substrate. [more] Solar telescope Watchful Eye on the Sun Researchers at the »Big Bear Solar Observatory« (BBSO) in California are looking to obtain new insights on the activities of our most important heavenly body. [more] Interview Constructive Cooperation Dr. Philip R. Goode, Director of the Big Bear Solar Observatory, on the importance of observing the sun. [more]

solutions 1/2006 Mirror Substrate for a Telescope Through the Fire to Reach for the Stars Precision mirrors for telescopes owe their optical qualities to ZERODUR®, a special glass ceramic that retains its unique characteristics, despite variations in temperature. [more]