They’ve created what some might call a brass and mirrors webcam. New York and London are now linked through a giant telescope, one that lets denizens of either city see each other in real time.
http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/europe/05/22/scope.project/index.html
Spearheaded by British artist, Alexander St. George, a transatlantic tunnel, which was originally drilled for for broadband network connection, was setup on either end with HD cameras. The cameras and their projector screens were converted into 37 feet long, 11 feet tall displays that connect the two cities.
The telectroscope, or whatever you want to call it, does not allow for vocal communication, but already the people responsible for its construction are arranging for across-the-pond family reunions, and even some marriage proposals. The display should be up until June 15.
I see that smile.
Squee! That really is so cool!
I’m going to London this year. Hmm. Now if only I knew someone who lives in New York…
Yeah. It figures they’d do something cool like this a few months after I move back to Denver.
London, eh? Vacation? Visiting friends/family? Sounds like fun!
London, eh? Vacation? Visiting friends/family?
Vaca with the husband. We’ll be seeing several cities in Europe and then visiting my brother in Iceland. (I’m so excited about it all; I’ve been wanting to see Europe since was I was child.)
Sounds very fun. Having relatives overseas is always great motivation. We’ll be expecting lots of pictures and stories when you get back. Europe is great fodder for the imagination.