Space telescope "ARKYD" which can be controlled from smartphones and tablets

America's venture is to cover the expenses of space exploration by mining water resources and precious metals on the planet outside the earth and to bring profits back to the earthPlanetary ResourcesCompany's plan. Google CEOLarry PageAnd film directorJames CameronThis project that various people's celebrities invest in, such as the Small Space Telescope which currently searches for resource-rich asteroidsARKYDDuring the development of the cloud-funding platformKickstarterWe are seeking investment in. After investing, you can also control the space telescope from smartphones, tablets and PCs, observe the planets, upload your own photos and take pictures of the earth against the background.

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ARKYD: A Space Telescope for Everyone by Planetary Resources - Kickstarter
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1458134548/arkyd-a-space-telescope-for-everyone-0

A movie that explains the plan of Planetary Resources Inc. and the details of the small space telescope ARKYD can be seen from the following.


This is Chris, CEO of Planetary Resources.


ARKYD is a venture aiming at mining earth's asteroid resources, "expanding the natural resources of the earth", using advanced and low-cost robot technology.


This is the Space Telescope ARKYD.


A high-quality compact camera is attached to the outside.


Many explorers have been used for space exploration in the past. The following went down to Mars in 2004Opportunities.


Unmanned vehicleSpiritWas sent along with the opportunity.


The development team of Planetary Resources has appointed engineers involved in the development of these probes.


There are three main things that will be possible after investing in ARKYD. First of all, a display is displayed outside the body of ARKYD, letting you display your picture there, taking high resolution of your figure with the earth as the background by the attached camera. Of course it is possible to print out photos, so it seems that there will be an impact when used as a message card or postcard.


It looks like this shooting.


Because the space telescope itself performs observation in the wavelength range of 5 megapixel, 200 nm to 1100 nm, it is also possible to observe the stars in the solar system such as Moon, Jupiter, Orion Nebula.


It is also possible to create a curriculum using a telescope at an educational institution or conduct a scientific investigation in research. Planning to display ARKYD theme at science centers and museums is ongoing and we are also considering the next generation of education. By touching the Space Telescope you can expand your child's interest in the universe regardless of age,K-12It is also preparing an educational program for.


The unique point of this telescope is that control is possible by the investor's hand. In other words, you can decide "which science center and museum can receive the benefits of ARKYD at that moment" and "what kind of picture is taken". When it invests in the mission, it can send requests to the Planetary Resource Satellite Operation Team using the website and the mobile application of the smartphone / tablet, and the team controls the request as requested. This is the first time in history that it will be possible to control the public space telescope.


The spectacle of the universe can be confirmed with the device at hand.


Of course, you can share pictures you have taken with a dedicated site or SNS like Facebook.


Besides this, it is also possible for research organizations to use it. There are thousands of research and institutions that need access to the universe around the world. Using ARKYD it is possible to see the state of the universe at low cost and various researchers including MIT researchers are interested in using ARKYD.

A project called ARKYD's final goal of "mining precious metals and water resources from space" is currently one of the most popular private space projects. There are a lot of resources in the universe far beyond the resources that exist on the earth and there are planets that possess a greater amount of platinum group metals than on the earth so far. Cost reduction of electronic equipment · Transportation electric power can be realized.

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ARKYD uploads the image of your choice at $ 25 (about 2500 yen), and you can take pictures against the earth as the background. At this time, the pictures are taken in the order in which the contributions were made, so it is recommended that those who want to take pictures surely make early contributions. Also, it has an option to print photos on T - shirts. Photographs can also be shared on members' dedicated websites, and after the campaign ends, certificates will be distributed that light you that you are in queue. It is also possible to control the telescope by increasing the investment amount, use the ARKYD for 30 minutes space observation, and use it at the educational institution.


The deadline is Japan time, 11 am on July 1, 2013.

ARKYD: A Space Telescope for Everyone by Planetary Resources - Kickstarter
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1458134548/arkyd-a-space-telescope-for-everyone-0