In September of 1970, Linda and Fred Chamberlain, the founders of Alcor believed that people would someday travel to the stars. Fred searched through star catalogs and astronomy books, hoping to find a star that could serve as a fitting name for a cryonics organization. Alcor, a dim star near the bright star Mizar, has been used for centuries as a test for good eyesight. If you can see the goals and purpose of Alcor, you have excellent focus and vision.