New Optical Scope in Tassie

[Shano592 (Shane)]

Not sure if it has been mentioned elsewhere ...

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-02-0...escope/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

[LewisM]

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

[TrevorW]

You know what I mean smart ass

[mozzie (Peter)]

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

[LewisM]

Originally Posted by TrevorW

You know what I mean smart ass

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

[TrevorW]

I stand corrected !!!

[LewisM]

You may sit

[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