Latest Desert Hawk features intricate sensor package Oct 14, 2009
And the optical sensor is also an advancement, offering up to 10 times optical magnification. Related Articles. (FCW.com)
LCROSS Hit — But Was Anything Seen? Oct 11, 2009
Posted by Tim October 9, 2009 At 08:30 PM PDT I set up my 10"dobsonian mounted reflector to observe the impact. I was observing at 115X magnification from 4 to 5 AM PDT. Despite predictions that amateur telescopes 10" and larger should be able to see this, like others on this blog, there was nothing to see. When I read on this post that even the large ground based telescopes on the ground could not see it, at least I knew that my suspicions of a non-observation were confirmed. (SkyAndTelescope.com)
Looking Up: Jupiter rules the southern sky in autumn Oct 10, 2009
Backyard telescopes of about 4 inches aperture or larger, with at least medium magnification and a good night with steady air, can reveal something of the transits of these moons as they cross the face of Jupiter. You may not be able to detect the moon itself against the bright planet, but what should be obvious is the ink-black round speck nearby, the shadow of the moon cast on Jupiter s clouds. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Leveling up your eyesight with gaming glasses? Ars explores Oct 9, 2009
" In other words, the glasses do in fact have benefits for your eyes, but it's more a case of a handful of well-known optical techniques all aimed at helping your eyes when you look at a computer or television screen for hours at a time. So... do they work? The glasses in action I didn't have a choice when it came to style, so the glasses weren't the most flattering thing I've ever put on my face, but I have to say... I can see using these for the long haul. The increased contrast really makes... (Ars Technica)
Fundraiser to help promote better vision in nursing homes Oct 7, 2009
Fulton Presbyterian Manor resident Delbert Mirts uses a closed-circuit electronic magnification device in October 2007 to view an enlarged map. "You can see things so much clearer with it," Mirts said at the time. (Fulton Sun, MO)
First Direct Information About Prion's Molecular Structure Reported Oct 6, 2009
At a magnification of approximately one hundred thousand times, the only visible difference is the width of the filaments: the synthetic material shows a wider distribution of widths than the natural material ... Electron microscope images of natural prions from mouse brain (A) and synthetic mouse prions (B) at a magnification of approximately 100,000 times. (Science Daily)
Migrating raptors take flight at Hawk Mountain Oct 6, 2009
Though it's still a few miles away and difficult to see even with magnification, she can identify the shadowy figure by its shape and the characteristics of its flight. "That's a broadwing over five," Koch declares from her perch atop Hawk Mountain. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Click to read:Arrest in Erin Andrews Naked Video Case Oct 4, 2009
I think they make devices that reverse the peep hole magnification so that you can see through. That may be how he did it. (CBS News)
PAINT THE TOWN PINK: Southcoast Hospitals features digital mammography Oct 1, 2009
By using digital mammography, physicians can adjust the magnification, orientation, brightness and contrast of the images for a clearer view and thus more advanced detection. They can also zoom in for close-ups of specific areas when needed. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
Migrating raptors take flight at Pa.'s Hawk Mtn Sep 30, 2009
Though it's still a few miles away and difficult to see even with magnification, she can identify the shadowy figure by its shape and the characteristics of its flight. In this, Friday, Sept. 18, 2009, photo, a birding enthusiast waits for fog to lift from Hawk Mountain Sanctuary in Kempton, Pa. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
How to Choose a Telescope Sep 30, 2009
With a 6-inch telescope you can discern craters on the Moon as small as about a mile across half the size of those visible in a 3-inch scope (under the same conditions using the same magnification). The same two instruments turned toward a faint galaxy on a moonless night would tell an even more dramatic story. (SkyAndTelescope.com)
Technology to Assist Visual Impairm... Sep 20, 2009
Optical Character Recognition or OCR is that combines elements of video magnification and speech recognition software. People who are visually impaired can scan written text into a computer. (Suite101.com)
'Magic of Polynesia' full of marvelous moments Sep 19, 2009
That magnification can be frightening. So, in a sense, he's ready for his closeup by relying on small feats. (Honolulu Advertiser)
The Popular Vote: Competitiveness in US not like it used to be Sep 16, 2009
That said, it's a no brainer to expect some sort of government waste when $787 billion is in question - basically the stimulus package is just a magnification of government inefficiency present already. Government regulation has made its way into the mainstream political discussion recently through the bailouts, and the subsequent response by the government in the treatment of the companies that were bailed out. (The Loyola Greyhound, MD)
At Your Library: Patrons read better with Max Sep 13, 2009
It offers adjustable magnification (16 to 28 times) and has four viewing modes to optimize contrast and brightness ... For people wishing to access the computer, the Brooks Free Library has magnification software programs ... Available on two library computers, these programs allow the user to adjust the level of magnification, color contrast, font appearance, etc. (Harwich Oracle, MA)
False Prophets as Heroes Sep 10, 2009
What one observes is the magnification of modest achievement into full blown adoration. The famous who are cult figures are conflated with the infamous. (Human Events Online)
Disease-causing Escherichia Coli: 'I Will Survive' Sep 10, 2009
Under a high magnification of 10961x, this colorized scanning electron micrograph (SEM) depicted a number of Gram-negative Escherichia coli bacteria of the strain O157:H7. E. coli O157:H7 is one of hundreds of strains of this bacterium. (Science Daily)
Scientists Move Closer To A Safer Anthrax Vaccine Sep 8, 2009
spores at a magnification of 54,000. The researchers injected the current vaccine into mice and recovered six different "pure" strains of antibodies known as monoclonal antibodies. (Science Daily)
Beware of heartburn or Acid Reflux! Sep 8, 2009
The magnification under illumination is very high so the cancerous cells are removed with more precision than can be done in a conventional surgery 00004000. Related Articles. (India Times, India)
Canon EOS 7D DSLR Preview Sep 6, 2009
Digital Camera Professional Performance At An Affordable Price. The EOS 7D is Canon's new flagship of their APS-C size sensor DSLR range with professional features for photo enthusiasts and emerging professionals. (Suite101.com)
Reverse Nazism And The Healthcare War Sep 4, 2009
Of course, there are special interests who profit from the magnification of these fears. Betsy McCaughey, a former shill for a medical instruments company, is the original source of the "death panel" rumors. (CBS News)
'MODERN FAMILY': Classic sitcom gets makeover Sep 1, 2009
But Burrell's performance as the overly confident dad who thinks he's cool "is just a very slight magnification of me, anyway," the actor says. And it was easy for his TV wife, played by , to act the part: "I was 8 months pregnant with twins when I shot the pilot, so I was definitely harried.". (USA Today -- Life)
Jupiter Without Moons Aug 30, 2009
But Europe and Ganymede will be in front of the planet, where their disks should (at least in theory) be visible at high magnification if the atmosphere is very steady. And for most of that time, one or both of the moons' shadows will also fall on Jupiter. (SkyAndTelescope.com)
GALILEO'S TELESCOPE AT 400: Facts, Myths, More Aug 26, 2009
Made of wood and leather, Galileo's telescope had eight-times magnification, a convex main lens, and a concave eyepiece that unlike other telescopes of the period presented the image the right way up. (See a ). (National Geographic)
Back to School Health - School Phob... Aug 21, 2009
Attempting to regulate the fear by negating the feelings will result in magnification of the problem. The child is not making up the outward manifestations of the stress related symptoms. (Suite101.com)
New robot-assisted surgical method found successful for treatment of thyroid cancer Aug 20, 2009
The use of robots provides surgeons with a three-dimensional view and enhanced magnification of the anatomy, as well as the ability to filter unintentional movements of human hands, enabling a safer and easier operation that preserves structures surrounding the target organ. "This innovative robot-assisted technique for thyroid surgery represents an exciting new treatment option for patients with thyroid cancer," said Woong Youn Chung, MD, PhD, Yonsei University College of Medicine in Seoul. (EurekAlert!)
Anthrax may be tough, but it gets sick, too Aug 17, 2009
Under a high magnification of 12,483X, this scanning electron micrograph (SEM) depicted spores from the Sterne strain of Bacillus anthracis bacteria. By Dan Vergano, USA TODAY Anthrax may be the baddest bacteria on the block, but anthrax gets sick, too. (USA Today -- Tech)
Bats break out as Rays end slide Aug 16, 2009
The Rays' losing skid, though minimal in the long scheme of an entire season, felt especially severe in the magnification of a playoff push, and certainly, home fans were getting antsy. A disappointing showing in a 5-2 loss on Friday night was tough to bear. (MLB.com -- Tampa Bay Devil Rays)
St. Luke's Wood River opens Women's Imaging Center Aug 11, 2009
Digital mammograms are "significantly better" at detecting breast cancer than standard mammograms, in part because the radiologist can alter the magnification, orientation, brightness and contrast of the image on a computer screen during an examination, said radiologist Christopher Peck. In addition, digital mammography decreases a women's overall radiation exposure and takes half the time of conventional mammograms, cutting down on anxiety and inconvenience for the women being screened, Peck... (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Southside Outdoors: Sometimes you can go home again Aug 6, 2009
The digital camera's magnification wasn't sufficient to capture the poults in the long grass. Chuck arrived after lunch. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Red Sox set for Game 7 rematch with Rays Aug 3, 2009
"I think sometimes [the public] just panics after the All-Star break. This team is going to hit. You're going to go through times when you're not going to hit. It just so happens it was right after the break, and the Yankees were going good. Everything gets weighed by how the Yankees do. The magnification of the Yankees in Red Sox Nation.". Now, though, the focus will be on the Rays. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
> read more Jul 31, 2009
All of these events should be visible through small telescopes if the atmosphere is very steady, but extra aperture and high magnification will improve the views greatly. Try our or our for details of the moons' interactions with Jupiter. (SkyAndTelescope.com)
Physicists Find Way To Explore Microscopic Systems Through Holographic Video Jul 31, 2009
The holographic imaging technique, with its magnification and recording capabilities, allows researchers to observe molecular-scale binding without a tag, saving both time and money. Requiring just one microscopic bead to detect one type of molecule, holographic video microscopy promises a previously unattainable level of miniaturization for medical diagnostic tests and creates possibilities for running very large numbers of sensitive medical tests in parallel. (Science Daily)
Scope Calculator Jul 29, 2009
A telescopes magnification can be changed by using eyepieces with different focal lengths; shorter focal lengths yield higher magnifications ... Barlow Lens: A lens that's placed into the focusing tube to effectively increase a telescope's focal length and, in turn, the magnification of any eyepiece used with it ... Magnification (power): The amount that a telescope enlarges its subject. (SkyAndTelescope.com)
Laser microsurgery for tongue cancer is as effective as invasive open surgery according to new study Jul 21, 2009
With magnification of normal and abnormal tissue the surgery is very precise which contributes to very good cancer outcomes. "Due to the precision of this surgery, most patients require less adjuvant chemotherapy and in some cases patients will not need chemotherapy," said Dr. Guy Petruzzelli, study author and chief of the Section of Head, Neck and Skull Base Surgery and the Charles Arthur Weaver Professor of Cancer Research at Rush University Medical Center. (EurekAlert!)
Scoping out the sky Jul 19, 2009
In that mode, it can be used at either 25 or 50 magnification to show Saturn s rings, for example. After Arion helped concoct the idea, he built a business model for the Galileoscope, then worked with Merit Models, 1833 Oakdale Ave. in Racine, on the engineering. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Oetzi iceman's tattoos came from fireplace Jul 18, 2009
Magnification of the skin designs revealed the tattoos consisted of soot, likely raked out of a fireplace, along with different silicate crystals, such as quartz and almandine, a type of purple garnet. "As there are only a few tiny crystals between the soot particles, I think that when the ancients took the soot from the stones of the fireplace, they got some crystals," Pabst said, explaining that the crystals likely were just naturally in either the dirt or the fireplace structure itself, and... (MSNBC -- Technology)
Hit and myth (654) Jul 14, 2009
The original message about a relatively close approach by Mars, though far, far less than the latest messages said, stated: "At a modest 75-power magnification Mars will look as large as the full moon to the naked eye." Somehow the "75-power magnification" got dropped out. Everyone understands how urban legends and outright hoaxes spread on the Internet. (The Herald-Palladium)
Samuel M. Genensky; inventor aided the partially sighted; at 81 Jul 13, 2009
Mr. Genensky s magnification machine ended up revolutionizing the ability of people with partial vision to read printed material, Candela said. The positive reaction to the invention persuaded Mr. Genensky to become an advocate for the partially sighted, who number about 14 million in the United States. (Boston Globe)
Build a Blues team for the future Jun 29, 2009
Let the speculation, the tribulation, the magnification - and any other appropriate word that ends in "tion" - continue. Flat chat. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Looking Up: Jupiter pairs up with Neptune Jun 28, 2009
3 across, and to see it as more than a star requires a telescope of about 4-inch aperture and around 150x magnification, as well as a night of steady air (good seeing ). The conjunction of these planets and the star is purely a matter of perspective. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
LOOKING UP: Short summer nights, full of wonder Jun 21, 2009
The best view comes with a telescope; at 60x or similar magnification, M13 appears as a hazy circle, its edges beginning to be resolved into individual stars. High power and a telescope of about 6 to 8 inch aperture, will show this cluster as it really is. (Medfield Press, MA)
The $1.7 million instrument Jun 17, 2009
The da Vinci provides surgeons with natural dexterity and range of motion far greater than they have with their human hands and allows them to view what they are doing by 10-times magnification. Because of this, it is safer, there are smaller incisions, less blood loss and faster recovery, Peterson said. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
The August Mars Hoax Is Back Jun 16, 2009
not shine as big and bright as the full Moon. But you can't stop a good e-mail chain letter. (SkyAndTelescope.com)
Enhanced Vision Supports America's Leading Event for Blind and Visually Impaired Jun 6, 2009
With the most advanced and affordable video magnification technology in the industry, Enhanced Vision is a leader in providing products that restore independence to those with low vision and visual impairment. Today, the company offers an exciting and affordable array of visual aids, including Merlin, the most affordable desktop video magnifier available; stylish and feature-rich handhelds like Pebble; and Jordy, the first video magnifier worn as electronic glasses. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Gundersen Lutheran surgeons perform state’s first robotic adrenal operation Jun 5, 2009
Robotic surgery allows surgeons to sit at a console, with hand and foot controls, and use high-resolution, 3-D images with 10 times the magnification of traditional open surgery. They make small, 1-to-2 centimeter incisions through a laparoscope, rather than the large incisions required with open surgeries. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
The HTC Magic - Jun 4, 2009
It then offers you a magnification window, which you can drag around the page and release when you want to zoom in. Unfortunately it's a rather stilted and clunky process compared to the iPhone, and when you do zoom in you still see less due to the reformatting issues. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Your HealthRobotic prostate cancer surgery means faster healing, recovery (4) May 29, 2009
While viewing a three-dimensional image of the surgical field at a magnification of 10- to 12-fold, the system translates the surgeon's hand movements into precise movements of the surgical instruments inside the patient's body. Thomas Ahlering, M.D., professor of Urology and chief of Urological Oncology at University of California, Irvine, pioneered the use of the da Vinci robot. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Yeast Missing Sex Genes Undergo Unexpected Sexual Reproduction May 26, 2009
Microscopic image (200-fold magnification) of Candida albicans. (Credit: Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons). (Science Daily)
Envisions youth camp adds new technology May 16, 2009
Serotek s System Access software uses a text-to-speech screen reading and magnification to help users operate Internet-based applications and Microsoft Office programs. This technology camp is essential to helping these individuals obtain employment, said Steve Stambaugh, vice president of Envision s low-vision rehabilitation center, Thanks to our collaboration with Serotek, we re able to better prepare these individuals for postsecondary education and expand their career options. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
Graphene Yields Secrets To Its Extraordinary Properties May 16, 2009
The Georgia Tech/NIST team tracked these massless electrons in action, using a specialized NIST instrument to zoom in on the graphene layer at a billion times magnification, tracking the electronic states while at the same time applying high magnetic fields. The custom-built, ultra-low-temperature and ultra-high-vacuum scanning tunneling microscope allowed them to sweep an adjustable magnetic field across graphene samples prepared at Georgia Tech, observing and mapping the peculiar non-uniform... (Science Daily)
Researchers confirm theoretical predictions for graphene May 16, 2009
To measure its characteristics, NIST fabricated a "shuttle" instrument based on a scanning tunneling microscope capable of 1 billion times magnification while simultaneously subjecting the material to a high magnetic field in a vacuum at ultra-cold temperatures. By sweeping the strength of the magnetic field during its observations, the team was able to verify the non-uniform spacing among the discrete quantum energy states in the material. (EETimes)
Here are features your gadgets really need May 14, 2009
Truth is, the more you zoom in, the unsteadier your footage becomes; each magnification also magnifies your hand jitters and renders the video less watchable. When have you ever seen zooming in TV or movie footage. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Looking Up: Thirsty? Astronomers look to the moon May 10, 2009
Just divide the average distance of the moon (238,000 miles) by your magnification. A 10x binocular view puts you 23,800 miles away and a 100x telescope puts you only 2,380 miles away. (Medfield Press, MA)
Olympus E-30 May 5, 2009
Although having said that, the Viewfinder magnification is a lot better than some of the entry-level DSLRs in the Olympus range. What I did like were the 11 autofocus points which are spaced far enough to cover a large area of the available viewfinder space, which makes for easier focusing and avoids the situation where you need to focus and then reframe your shots. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Technology)
Shuttle will undergo minor repair Apr 30, 2009
Photographs taken Monday revealed the small surface crack, after inspections under magnification last week showed no damage beneath the radiator's metal faceplate or to delicate freon loops. The minor damage occurred during loading of the payload into Atlantis last Wednesday when a socket fell off a wrench, grazed two employees and caused the dent. (USA Today -- Tech)
N.H. Astronomical Society invites public to Astronomy Day on May 2 Apr 30, 2009
The day will also daytime viewing of Venus, telescope displays, astrophotography displays and slideshows, magnification displays, a raffle to help support the educational programs of the NHAS, and more. Society members will also be on hand to answer questions about astronomy equipment and provide assistance to visitors who need help setting up their own telescopes. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Hunting: Magnifying scopes permitted on crossbows (04/26/2009) Apr 28, 2009
"Shortly after [the January] vote, the agency began to receive significant public comment about that magnification prohibition," said Game Commission executive director Carl G. Roe. "The Board decided it would be appropriate to revisit this aspect of the recently approved use of crossbows in the state's archery seasons.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
• COLUMN: The crescent moon overtakes a crescent Venus Apr 16, 2009
Venus begins to re-emerge at 7:19 a.m. Under magnification it will be a thin crescent appearing from behind the moon's invisible dark limb. Next week: The search for sun-hugging asteroids. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Port security effort lags Apr 15, 2009
The cards, which have holograms and microprinting that can be read only with magnification, are hard to forge, Fanguy said. Port workers previously used driver's licenses or port ID cards. (USA Today)
The wisdom of experience Apr 4, 2009
The magnification effect can be as much as 5-10 times. A loan with loan-to-value of 80% actually magnifies exposure by five times. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
2008 Peabody Award Winners Apr 2, 2009
An exponential magnification of what was once known in television as a "spectacular," the Beijing opening ceremony was crafted and choreographed by creative director Zhang Yimou, executive produced by Dick Ebersol and directed by Bucky Gunts. This American Life: The Giant Pool of Money (Public Radio International). (PR Newswire)
"Hidden" Planet Found in Old Hubble Image Apr 2, 2009
The presence of an orbiting planet periodically adds a tiny amount to this magnification effect. Still other planets pass in front of their stars as seen from , causing the starlight to dim for a moment. (National Geographic)
Slow-growing TB Bacteria Point The Way To New Drug Development Apr 1, 2009
Under a magnification of 15549x, this colorized scanning electron micrograph (SEM) shows a number of Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria. (Credit: CDC/Janice Carr). (Science Daily)
Watching the stars with the eye of Galileo Mar 28, 2009
Galileo began to build telescopes, gradually increasing in magnification, in the autumn of 1609 after hearing that a Dutch spectacles maker, Hans Lipperhey, had built a spyglass. He made his first observations, of the moon perhaps, in October, said Owen Gingerich, a historian of astronomy at Harvard. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
