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Laser Guide Stars

RL — 3/22/2019 12:39:39 AM (archived)

Most of the time they appear to be looking at the black hole at the center of our galaxy...

https://giant.gfycat.com/GrimySeveralBumblebee.webm

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Laser Guide Stars - RL - 3/22/2019 12:39:39 AM
- Is the laser pointing where the telescope is pointing? - ER - 3/22/2019 1:53:19 AM
  - Correct - RL - 3/22/2019 2:19:35 AM
    - Why are the laser beams visible? - ER - 3/22/2019 1:05:09 PM
      - Depends where you are viewing from... - RL - 3/22/2019 2:19:45 PM
        
        Good info on laser guide stars... - RL - 3/22/2019 9:29:07 PM
        
        Another great pic from APOD - RL - 3/24/2019 12:18:29 AM
        
        See, guys?. We can do science, too! - ER - 3/22/2019 3:55:31 PM

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