DocumentCode
1226514
Title
Craig Nance: Engineer to the stars
Author
Kumagai, Jean
Volume
42
Issue
2
fYear
2005
Firstpage
31
Lastpage
32
Abstract
Craig Nance keeps the world´s largest optical telescopes running for the W.M. Keck Observatory in Waimea, Hawaii. He gets a sneak peak at news-making astronomical discoveries; lives, works, plays golf, and enjoys sunset drives with his wife, Laura, on the Big Island of Hawaii.
Keywords
astronomical observatories; astronomy; telescopes; Craig Nance; McDonald Observatory; WM Keck Observatory; astronomy; electrical engineer; electronics; infrared telescope; optical telescope; primary mirror; segmented mirror; Cameras; Cellular phones; Cities and towns; Diesel engines; Helium; Marine vehicles; Mirrors; Observatories; Telescopes; Testing;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Spectrum, IEEE
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0018-9235
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/MSPEC.2005.1389511
Filename
1389511
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