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Old October 23rd 03, 04:48 AM
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Default News: Astronomers plan giant telescope

On Wed, 22 Oct 2003 22:24:07 -0400, "Tom Hole"
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be less affected by seeing than a 9m telescope? If it's an APO, I hope it
costs 10x more than a regular 3m telescope otherwise it won't be a real APO.

Clear skies,

Tom


Most of the cost of the feasibility study has to do with pumping all
the air away from in front of the mirror.

James