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Old 11-12-2006, 05:55 AM
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Originally Posted by DavidH
Looks OK to me too JJJ.

If you get a chance, compare it with the picture published by Patrick Moore on page 148 of his 70's classic "The Story of Astronomy". He attributes a similar shot to the "60-inch reflector at Mount Wilson". Looks like we've come a long way since then...

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David.
Insert "Twilight Zone" music here.
How did you know that I'm reading that book at the moment?
Yes, the picture is quite similar. Thanks for pointing that out.
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