This area will cover relevant news of the threat to the planet from Near Earth Objects (NEOs) including concepts and designs for mitigation. All opinions are those of the author.

15 February 2009

Mexican Scientists Propose Converting 50 Meters Telescopr to Radar Observatory

Representatives from Mexico are having a press briefing during meetings of the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (UN COPUOS) to discuss transitioning Mexico's Large Millitmeter Telescipe (LMT) 50 meter dish into a radio telescope. Here are more details (if you are in Vienna):

Permanent Mission of Mexico to the United Nations
The Large Millimeter Telescope-Tracking and Characterizing Near Earth Objects
Tuesday, 17 February 2009, 10:00, Press Briefing Room, Vienna International Center, Room C03,
Presented by Dr. Alfsonso Serrano, Coordinator General, LMT Project

Link: Mexico LMT Site
Posted by A.C. Charania at 17:41

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