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Astronomical Research Aids Industrial Material Testing

Published Tuesday, October 13, 2026 · Updated October 14

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  • Samples of rubber from England were sent to Switzerland to be tested for moisture absorption by Dr. Kollieker, the Swiss Government astronomer, at an observatory over 11,000 feet above sea-level near the Jungfrau mountain.

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  • The Hindu

    The article emphasizes the historical use of astronomical research facilities for industrial development, highlighting an early example of interdisciplinary scientific application.

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