Images generated during an occultation offer resolutions exceeding the diffraction limit of the telescope. NASA scientists can employ the instrument to produce unique images for investigating the surface, atmosphere and surrounding conditions around other planets and moons. The commercial value lies in the unique capabilities and experience Sets Technology has in the field of producing instruments for astronomical research.
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This multichannel occultation photometer enhances the vision of astronomers in the study of the planets and moons of the solar system. The instrument extends the vision of astronomers beyond the diffraction limit of the telescope being used for observation. A recent occultation of Uranus provided scientists with new information concerning the rings around the planet and the atmosphere of the planet. A proposed study for 1997 will provide high resolution images of the active volcanoes on Io, a moon of Jupiter.