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Astronomy => In the Media... => Topic started by: mickw on Nov 11, 2009, 14:08:20

Title: Digital cloud plan for city skies
Post by: mickw on Nov 11, 2009, 14:08:20
A giant "digital cloud" that would "float" above London's skyline has been outlined by an international team of architects, artists and engineers.

The construction would include 120m- (400ft-) tall mesh towers and a series of interconnected plastic bubbles that can be used to display images and data.

More: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/8350770.stm (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/8350770.stm)

Oh F'ing great  :roll: :evil:
Title: Re: Digital cloud plan for city skies
Post by: Mike on Nov 11, 2009, 14:32:05
Just what we need... NOT !!
Title: Re: Digital cloud plan for city skies
Post by: Mac on Nov 11, 2009, 15:04:48
I wouldn't worry about it,

Once they realise it will never be seen because of the constant low cloud and rain in London
they wont build it. :lol: ;)

Mac.
Title: Re: Digital cloud plan for city skies
Post by: The Thing on Nov 11, 2009, 15:06:13
Maybe they will project Stellarium renderings on to it thus allowing stargazing whatever the weather.