Abstract: A user obtains, views and stores image data of a selected celestial object from a network of available telescopes using a computer-generated user interface. Based on the selected object, information is accessed regarding each telescope from data sources such as databases and/or live data feeds to automatically select telescopes that are suitable for imaging the object, e.g., according to factors such as telescope type, power and configuration, location, weather conditions, visibility, and altitude. The user may select a particular telescope and imaging time from a schedule of available telescopes and imaging times. At the scheduled time, an image is recorded of the celestial object and communicated to a central data store for access by the user, e.g., via a web site.

Abstract: A user obtains, views and stores image data of a selected celestial object from a network of available telescopes using a computer-generated user interface. Based on the selected object, information is accessed regarding each telescope from data sources such as databases and/or live data feeds to automatically select telescopes that are suitable for imaging the object, e.g., according to factors such as telescope type, power and configuration, location, weather conditions and altitude. The user may select a particular telescope and imaging time from a schedule of available telescopes and imaging times. At the scheduled time, an image is recorded of the celestial object and communicated to a central data store for access by the user, e.g., via a web site The user may be charged for the service based on factors such as exposure time, scheduling priority, type of telescope and the like.

Abstract: A numbering box for a press for printing bank notes has a stack of sensor boards in one-to-one correspondence with a stack of numbering wheels and each of the boards has an edge area at the printing face of the numbering box which carries an LED indicator of a status of magnetic signalling means on the respective numbering wheel. The boards are each connected to a motherboard in the numbering box. Data processing means in the numbering box may be connected to a remote computer by an optical fibre link. The sensor boards are closely spaced and each has an aperture to accommodate a bulky component of the or an adjacent board.