Lowell Observatory technology to be telecast on the Discovery channels. The primary mirror of the Discovery Channel Telescope will be in diameter, with an uncommon meniscus design for such a large mirror. This mirror was ground and polished into its parabolic shape at the Optical Fabrication and Engineering Facility of the College of Optical Sciences of the University of Arizona (in Tucson, Arizona). Lowell Observatory's astronomers conduct research on a wide range of solar system and astrophysical topics using ground-based, airborne, and space-based telescopes. Among the many current programs are a search for near-Earth asteroids, a survey of the Kuiper Belt beyond
Chipper Lowell and film projects. Lowell was born in Massachusetts to a circus-travelling family. At age 17, he began performing solo. He was influenced by vaudeville, stand-up and improvisational comedy. In 2000, he debuted a one-man show which continues to tour the US. Chipper Lowell Chipper Lowell is a visual and variety comedy comedian who has appeared on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno", The Disney Channel, General Hospital, Empty Nest, Show Me The Funny, America's Funniest People, Shades of L.A., The Art of Mime, The MDA Telethon, Don't Blink!, and all four seasons of Masters Of Illusion (CW network). His film