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A question-Adaptive optics...just curious

R.L. — 3/6/2002 2:47:27 PM (archived)

What spurred the development of adaptive optics? Was it the astronomy community or the "star wars" work? Anyone know?

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Spy satellites for astronomy. - Robert Clark - 3/6/2002 4:06:36 PM
- While it may be technically possible, ... - Larry J - 3/6/2002 4:18:20 PM
  - Re: While it may be technically possible, ... - Tom Brosz - 3/6/2002 4:57:07 PM
    - If I remember correctly, the book "Deep Black" - Larry J - 3/6/2002 5:12:57 PM
      - Keyhole 11 - RobVG - 3/6/2002 5:52:45 PM
        
        Exaggerations - Larry J - 3/6/2002 6:10:03 PM
        
        OK - RobVG - 3/6/2002 6:57:02 PM
        
        Re: OK - Larry J - 3/6/2002 8:13:43 PM
        
        Re: OK - RobVG - 3/6/2002 8:59:01 PM
        
        Not a problem - Larry J - 3/6/2002 1:03:55 PM
        
        Try a shot of wiskey and a spoonful of honey. - RobVG - 3/6/2002 2:29:11 PM
        
        Groom Lake - Tom Brosz - 3/6/2002 10:12:23 AM
        
        Re: Groom Lake - p - 3/6/2002 10:16:04 AM
        
        Area 51 satellite photos here - Neophyte - 3/6/2002 12:18:53 PM
        
        Oop! Didn't see the links at the bottom of the site Tom pointed to. Sorry for the repetition! (n/t) (n/t) - Neophyte - 3/6/2002 12:23:12 PM
        
        lol - R.L. - 3/6/2002 2:57:58 PM
- A question-Adaptive optics...just curious - R.L. - 3/6/2002 2:47:27 PM
  - BMDO - p - 3/7/2002 1:42:53 PM

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