Dark energy is a mysterious form of energy that comprises 70% of the universe and could explain the how our universe evolved. The Hobby-Eberly Telescope Dark Energy Experiment is the first major experiment to probe this form of energy.
The Center for Electromechanics has partnered with the University of Texas and the McDonald Observatory in this effort. CEM has used its engineering expertise to upgrade the tracker -- an 18 ton robot that positions the HET Prime Focal Instrument Package.
For further information please contact:
Joe Beno
Program Manager
(512) 471-4496
From YNN Austin - U.T. building new telescope to shed light on dark energy. The complete news story can be found here.
 |
The Search for Dark Energy - Joe Beno |
|
HETDEX Linear Drive Design - Tim Beets |
Design and Analysis of the Tracker Bridge for the Hobby-Eberly Telescope Wide Field Upgrade
Design of the Fiber Optic Support System and Fiber Bundle Accelerated Life Test for Virus
Integration of Virus Spectrographs for the Hobby-Eberly Telescope Dark Energy Experiment
