Want To Make A Giant Telescope Mirror? Here's How
by Joe Palca, NPR
The giant mirrors will give astronomers two things they really want in a telescope: high sensitivity so they can see really, really dim objects; and high resolution so they can see fine details.
by Joe Palca, NPR
The giant mirrors will give astronomers two things they really want in a telescope: high sensitivity so they can see really, really dim objects; and high resolution so they can see fine details.
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