Large Binocular Telescope - First Light Image

[phobos]

First light image from the LBT (2x 8.4m mirrors)

http://medusa.as.arizona.edu/lbto/FL/main.htm

more info on the telescope here: http://medusa.as.arizona.edu/lbto/index.htm

[seeker372011]

cool!

[ballaratdragons]

Hooley Dooley! What an amazing image!!!!

Phobos, can you make it to the Star Camp up near Ballarat?

[phobos]

I may be coming up with mojo, it all depends on the weather :prey:

[ballaratdragons]

Rain, Hail or Shine it will be a great time! Talks, Astronomy DVD's, Movies, Raffles, BBQ's, Sunday Feast, etc etc.

Ya gotta make it just for the fun!

Now about that Large Binocular Telescope: have they only taken 1 pic with it so far?

[phobos]

true, good weather will be a big bonus though..




I believe so.

[ballaratdragons]

Geez, something that great should be taking lots of pics, unless it's more technical to use than I think.

I reckon we are in for some stunning pics soon when they get it happening!!!