Artificial star to shine over, guide Palomar Observatory

Palomar Observatory engineer Jeff Hickey points to plans for a special mirror that will help scientists see stars and planets more clearly. <br><small><B>WALDO NILO </B> Staff Photographer</small> <br><A HREF="https://secure.townnews.com/nctimes.com/forms/photo_services/linkorder.php?des= waldo nilo photo / Palomar Observatory engineer Jeff Hickey points to plans for a special mirror that will help scientists see stars and planets more clearly." target="new">Order a copy of this photo</A> <!— <br><A HREF=" ">More of this story</A> —> <br> <A HREF="http://www.nctimes.com/news/photogallery/" target="new">Visit our Photo Gallery</A> <br> <hr width="250">