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Adam — 8/4/2005 9:48:03 AM (archived)

Hi All

In "A Fall of Moondust" old ACC had all the decent telescopes parked at the Lagrange points rather than on the Moon - unlike his previous novel "Earthlight" which had a 1000" scope on the Moon.

I think the VLT will be a 1000" scope. Interesting how the near future might see 4000" scopes by ~ 2020, if OWL ever gets off the drawing boards. And they'll be on Earth and almost as good as if they were on the Moon - and way cheaper.

Adam

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On Lunar Surface Telescopes: Dr. Daniel Lester testimony to Subcommittee on Space... - Chris Vancil - 8/4/2005 8:49:58 AM
- I can only see disadvantages to a moon based observatory - R.L. - 8/7/2005 6:25:58 AM
- Goodbye Uncle Eddie - phil - 8/7/2005 4:04:52 AM
  - The loons always return - Gary - 8/7/2005 9:28:36 PM
- Low Earth Orbit is easier, cheaper, and better. (n/t) - David F Mayer - 8/7/2005 3:33:33 AM
- Costs vs Risk Reduction Table From NASA's NEO Office - Mark Eby - 8/6/2005 8:27:46 PM
  - Botched Summary Link: http://neo.jpl.nasa.gov/neo/report.html (n/t) - Mark Eby - 8/6/2005 8:30:11 PM
- Great Reference Chris - Mark Eby - 8/6/2005 2:59:28 PM
- And you have the power and authority to prevent lunar telescopes [optical or radio] from coming to pass, Chris? (n/t) - Jacob Samorodin - 8/5/2005 12:22:13 AM
  - re: Huh? Why would I want it. If it makes sense it will happen. (n/t) - Chris Vancil - 8/5/2005 7:18:26 AM
- So yesterday's news... - ken murphy - 8/4/2005 11:59:58 PM
  - Because It Was A Recent Topic Of Discussion - Mark Eby - 8/6/2005 9:44:46 PM
  - re: But still relevant... - Chris Vancil - 8/5/2005 7:17:01 AM
- Bets anyone? - alcaray - 8/4/2005 3:49:13 PM
  - re:Not the point. - Chris Vancil - 8/4/2005 9:47:43 PM
    - No current logic? - Jascob Samorodin - 8/5/2005 12:20:36 AM
      - re: No current logic? - Chris Vancil - 8/5/2005 7:05:34 AM
  - re: Bets anyone? - Doug Ellison - 8/4/2005 4:03:43 PM
    - So it's a bet? (n/t) - alcaray - 8/4/2005 4:20:09 PM
- re: On Lunar Surface Telescopes: Dr. Daniel Lester testimony to Subcommittee on Space... - Doug Ellison - 8/4/2005 12:39:59 PM
  - re: On Lunar Surface Telescopes: Dr. Daniel Lester testimony to Subcommittee on Space... - E.P. Grondine - 8/4/2005 12:55:54 PM
    - re: On Lunar Surface Telescopes: Dr. Daniel Lester testimony to Subcommittee on Space... - Doug Ellison - 8/4/2005 2:21:41 PM
- re: On Lunar Surface Telescopes: Dr. Daniel Lester testimony to Subcommittee on Space... - E.P. Grondine - 8/4/2005 12:35:23 PM
- Arthur C. Clarke knew that in 1960... - Adam - 8/4/2005 9:48:03 AM

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