View Full Version here: : Scientists create darkest material
http://www.physorg.com/news119554586.html
This new material reflects just 0.045 % of light, potentially making it perfect for telescope manufacturers. I guess alot of this depends on manufacturing costs though.
xelasnave
18-01-2008, 04:39 PM
Do you have anything blacker?
I bet it is dearer than gold..probably many fold.
Thank for the link.
alex
Well it is made out of "Carbon Nanotubes". Now it could cost as much as graphite in a pencil lead, or it could cost as much as a diamond :confuse3:
CoombellKid
18-01-2008, 07:07 PM
Could be good to coat the inside of your telescope too : )
regards,CS
Line the sky with it i reckon. :whistle: :lol:
Leon :thumbsup:
ballaratdragons
18-01-2008, 11:03 PM
Even if it costs as much as pencil graphite, they'll say it's a technically advanced product and charge diamonds. :rolleyes:
joshman
27-01-2008, 10:42 PM
then some bloke will work out how to make it in his garage and sell it as reasonable prices for us normal people.
imagine buying 4L buckets of carbon nanotube paint?
oh the fun!
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