The name, Telewindow, combines tele, from the Greek, meaning "far," with win- dow from the old Norse vindauga, "the wind eye."

A far eye, the basic concept of Telewindow, means providing a "window" in one part of the earth which looks out on another.

The ability to provide a window to another-where, perhaps thousands of miles away, is a relatively straight-forward task for existing video/satellite technology. The Telewindow system is essentially a single-channel, large-screen video receiver whose input is from a dedicated remote, fixed-camera. As in conventional windows, the Telewindow viewer sees the natural course of events taking place at the selected location, in real-time, for as long as he watches. There is no off-switch.

The concept of Telewindow originated in an Art context. Fulfilling all the philosophical functions of a Fine Art landscape painting, Telewindow was conceived to add the psychological elements inherent in the viewers' knowledge that the "landscape" is a real-time living image. The first Telewindow was shown by artist Arno Bernoulli, two years ago (see inset). Its reception was so enthusiastic Bernoulli joined with AGAR Manufacturing and subsequently produced a series of multiples. They were purchased not only by art collectors, but by a major hospital and a zoological research institution. Telewindows' time had come, mass-production methods were applied, and now affordable Telewindows are available to everyone.

Our standard models are offered either as simple rectangles, or in simulated wooden window-frames, to match any decor. Standard views available are: "Himalayan Vista" (cat# HV-100), "Hong Kong Street Scene" (HKS-101), "Moving Subway Tunnel View" (MVT-100), "Earth Viewed from Moving Satellite" (EVS-102), "South Pacific Beach" (SB-100), and "Central African Water Hole" (CAWH-100).

Custom units can be created in any configuration, and you may choose any scene on Earth (reachable by our technicians, and suitable for a permanent camera installation). For other locales (the Moon, Mars, and surface of the Sun), special arrangements can be effected to patch into NASA cameras, already in place.

Our newest Telewindow 100 series employs the latest in flat video screen technology, and the most advanced satellite up, and down links. Installation is as easy as hanging a conventional landscape painting. Operating instructions are not included, since there are none. Hang it on a nail, plug it in, and enjoy years** of a new window in your home or office which looks out somewhere else, somewhere you would rather be. . .

Write today for our full-color catalogue and price list (be sure to indicate your Greenwich time zone and continent).

*Convalescents, particularly the immobilized, benefit from tranquil views of a South Pacific beach, or the clear, high sights from an Alpine pass. Transmitted directly to their rooms, in real-time, already existing hospital closed-circuit TV systems are utilized.

Scientific investigators study the course of natural events on a long-term basis. Real-time transmissions from the ocean floor and around an African waterhole undisturbed by observers, over months have been accomplished with Telewindow camera emplacements.

**AII installations, cameras, and satellite links are guaranteed for a full two years, 24 hours a day, or, AGAR manufacturing will fly you and a companion, to your locale, (Earth only) for a free one week vacation!

AGAR: "The store for what is in store"

vol 4, no 5 mar '03 AGAR VV XCIII