Natural Stone in Astronomical Observatories and Research Domes
Why observatories specify granite: thermal expansion near 5.5 to 7.5 ppm per degree, vibration damping, pier isolation and precision fabrication practice.
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Why observatories specify granite: thermal expansion near 5.5 to 7.5 ppm per degree, vibration damping, pier isolation and precision fabrication practice.
Dynamic Stone Tools |