Attend SPIE Optics+Photonics, the largest, multidisciplinary technical conference where 1 fee gives you access to 4 symposia, 3100 papers,
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NanoScience + Engineering - Over 735 papers
Hear nanoscale developments that are transforming technology and creating new applications. Topics include: carbon nanotubes, optical trapping, and nano-solar hydrogen, metamaterials, and plasmonics.
Solar Energy + Technology - Over 200 papers
Hear the latest advancements in sustainable technologies from solar cells to concentrators to PV systems. Topics include: solar hydrogen, thin films, OPVs, and PV cell technologies.
Photonic Devices + Applications - Over 400 papers
Learn about new technologies and applications of organic and photonic materials and devices. Topics include: IR detectors, OLEDs, organic PVs, and solid state lighting.
Optical Engineering + Applications - Over 1,800 papers
See the latest technologies in optical design, systems, and engineering plus remote sensing, x-ray technologies, space applications, and solid state lighting. Astronomy is back in 2009 with over 300 papers.
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SPIE is a proud supporter of The International Year of Astronomy (IYA2009) - recognized during SPIE Optics + Photonics 2009.
| Celebrate both The 400th anniversary of the telescope and The International Year of Astronomy. These events celebrate the first astronomical use of the telescope by Galileo – an event that initiated 400 years of astronomical discoveries and triggered a scientific revolution which profoundly affected our worldview. Join the celebration. Attend at a variety of special events from the telescope display in the Exhibition Hall to "Star Gazing" at the Welcome Reception. |
Planned events for the 400th Anniversary of the Telescope: | • | Antique Telescope Display |
| • | Astro-Photo Wall |
| • | Historic Photos |
| • | "Star Gazing" event during the Welcome Reception |
| • | Live Data Feed from Australian Observatory |
| • | See the new Carbon Truss 24 inch f/7.8 Ritchey-Chrétien |
| • | Astro-photo Workshop - see below |
Workshop on "How to create your own Astro-Photos"
 | Ryan Hannahoe, Fair Dinkum Skies Observatory (USA)
Workshop Times—Sign Up Required Onsite:
August 4: 10:30 am
August 5: 10:30 am + 3:30 pm
August 6: 10:30 am |
Antique Telescope Display
 | John Greivenkamp, University of Arizona (USA)
SPIE wishes to thank John Greivenkamp who has generously provided his telescope display, time, and great knowledge. |
Astro-Links:
IYA2009 website
IYA2009 video on You Tube
NASA image of the day
Telescope kits from SPIE help build awareness of optics
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