Atacama Desert Largest Scope Being Built
Feb 16, 2018 10:14:33 #
https://www.popularmechanics.com/space/telescopes/a13978782/giant-magellan-telescope-chile-atacama/
Now this is what I call a mans set of lens.
Now this is what I call a mans set of lens.
Feb 16, 2018 10:18:05 #
Feb 17, 2018 06:50:07 #
Feb 17, 2018 07:24:45 #
A terrific article. Compared to these glass growers we photographers are technical beginners. Very humbling to have this well written story give us a glimpse into such an ambitious project. Thanks for posting.
Feb 17, 2018 08:28:36 #
tairving
Loc: Magnolia, Texas USA
This answers one of my ongoing questions "what is the highest resolution camera in the world?" Answer found in this article is "3.8-gigapixel digital camera, the largest in the world."
Feb 17, 2018 08:52:05 #
sr71 wrote:
https://www.popularmechanics.com/space/telescopes/a13978782/giant-magellan-telescope-chile-atacama/
Now this is what I call a mans set of lens.
Now this is what I call a mans set of lens.
Great article!
I have to disagree with the author's second sentence of the 1st paragraph. Telescopes do not look to the future, they look to the past. They see things as they appeared millions of light years ago.
Feb 17, 2018 13:04:14 #
Day.Old.Pizza wrote:
Great article!
I have to disagree with the author's second sentence of the 1st paragraph. Telescopes do not look to the future, they look to the past. They see things as they appeared millions of light years ago.
I have to disagree with the author's second sentence of the 1st paragraph. Telescopes do not look to the future, they look to the past. They see things as they appeared millions of light years ago.
Good point.
Feb 17, 2018 13:59:50 #
What f-stop do you suppose it has? Can I use it hand-held? Would it be good for my upcoming vacation to Hoboken?
Feb 17, 2018 14:36:56 #
Sorry, an add right across the page for unblocking adds messed up my reading the message.
Feb 17, 2018 15:03:29 #
Terrific! I may or may not live to see it finished, but it's an incredible project. Thanks for posting!
Feb 17, 2018 16:30:55 #
rfmaude41
Loc: Lancaster, Texas (DFW area)
Day.Old.Pizza wrote:
Great article!
I have to disagree with the author's second sentence of the 1st paragraph. Telescopes do not look to the future, they look to the past. They see things as they appeared millions of light years ago.
I have to disagree with the author's second sentence of the 1st paragraph. Telescopes do not look to the future, they look to the past. They see things as they appeared millions of light years ago.
What he means is NOT looking into the future, but as stated deeply (towards the end of it),it very clearly says "A TELESCOPE FOR THE FUTURE", as in it won't be completed very soon.
Feb 17, 2018 20:54:51 #
Incredible !!! I will never complain about the new camera manuals being to complex ever again !!!
Feb 17, 2018 22:56:06 #
Feb 18, 2018 08:59:53 #
Your welcome all, an ambitious project for sure. Just amazes me what can be accomplished when we all work together...
Feb 22, 2018 12:13:05 #
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