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Pointing System For the GigaBIT Balloon-borne Telescope
The GigaBIT experiment is a telescope with the resolution of NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope, but with a much larger field of view. When GigaBIT is flown on a several month long mission on a stratospheric balloon, GigaBIT will be the most capable telescope in the world for multi-color visible light observations.
The Interns will work with StarSpec Technologies to design and build the high-precision pointing system required to ensure sharp images while hanging from a balloon in the stratosphere. Their internship will provide a wide range of experiences, including software development, simulation, mechanical design, control system design, and instrument building.
Faculty Supervisor:
Calvin Netterfield
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Partner:
StarSpec Technologies Inc.
Discipline:
Physics
Sector:
Professional, scientific and technical services
University:
University of Toronto
Program:
Accelerate
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Mitacs is funded by the Government of Canada, the Government of Alberta, the Government of British Columbia, Research Manitoba, the Government of New Brunswick, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, the Government of Nova Scotia, the Government of Ontario, Innovation PEI, the Government of Quebec, the Government of Saskatchewan, and the Government of Yukon.