New Optical Scope in Tassie

[Shano592]

Not sure if it has been mentioned elsewhere ...

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-02-06/eyes-to-the-sky-with-new-telescope/4505092

[TrevorW]

any one note this

A new optical telescope capable of mapping galaxies 30,000 light years away has been unveiled in Tasmania's south.

Never seen one that close

:question:

:screwy:

[LewisM]

Well, the Canis Major Dwarf GX is within 25,000 LY, so... :)

[TrevorW]

You know what I mean smart ass :P

[mozzie]

good to see the mirror being re-used..good for tassie!!!!!!

[LewisM]

That'd be arse, thank you very much. I am not an American donkey:rofl::P

[TrevorW]

I stand corrected !!!

[LewisM]

You may sit :rofl:

[Steffen]

I wouldn't mind a map of the CMa dwarf galaxy. You never know when it may come in handy. Preferably with street view ;)

Cheers
Steffen.

[TrevorW]

Don't worry it'll be on Google soon