The Chandra X-Ray Observatory was placed in orbit in July 1999 to achieve a 100X increase over previous imaging and information gathering capability. This telescope is being used to study the X-ray properties of distant galaxies, neutron stars, black holes, quasars and other high-energy sources and is playing a major role in the evolution of our knowledge of the Universe. (The Chandra X-Ray Observatory web site is chandra.harvard.edu).

Jon Kriegel was part of the design team at Eastman Kodak Company, where the telescope was designed, fabricated and assembled. The Kodak team achieved significant technological advances in creating the most perfect reflective surfaces ever produced; in establishing strain-free mounts for 450 pound mirrors; in assembling and aligning multi-story components, in maintaining Class-100 clean-room conditions, and in implementing other "solutions" which advanced the state-of-the-art called mechanical engineering.

Mr. Kriegel's presentation will address the uses of the Chandra X-ray Observatory, the challenges overcome to create it, and the significance of the contributions made in both astronomical and engineering realms.

Menu (choice of):

Half Roast Chicken with Mushroom Sauce

Or

Fresh Fillet of Red Snapper Dore

Time:

6:00 - 6:30 p.m. "No-host" cocktails

6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Dinner

7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Presentation

Cost:

$25 Professionals

$10 Students

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