Telescope technology used for Durham University heart research project

We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. You can change your cookie settings at any time. Otherwise, we'll assume you're OK to continue. Telescope technology used for Durham University heart research project Sophisticated optical technology developed at Durham University for use in the world's largest telescope is having far-reaching additional applications for research in other areas, including heart research. The technology is being demonstrated at the annual British Science Festival in Newcastle (12 September 2013). Adaptive optics, which will allow astronomers to overcome the distorting effects of the earth's atmosphere on the quality of images obtained by the European Extremely Large Telescope (E-ELT), are also being used prominently for a research project entitled Beating Hearts at High Resolution. The project involves two of Durham's Research Institutes, the Wolfson Research Institute for Health and Wellbeing and Biophysical Sciences Institute (BSI).