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How To Know If You Are Stuck In The “miRЯor universe”? PART 2
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Soft Actuators for the Thirty Meter Telescope
Prasanna Deshmukh India’s participation in the TMT project will provide Indian astronomers an opportunity to carry out frontline research in astronomy. Another major reason to participate in this scientific endeavour which integrates latest innovations in segmented mirror design, precision control and adaptive optics, is to bring home some of these engineering expertise through international collaboration….
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The Shining Eyes
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