> i recall some time ago seeing references to ways to effectively operate an > electron microscope virtually at a distance.
The NANO group (www.nano.org.au I think) has a remote console system that
drives some of their instruments over IP, and has hooks into the AG. Simon
Ringer (director) or Alan Jones are the contacts, but I don't have their
contact details to hand sorry (travelling at the moment).
Cheers,
Markus

