04-09-2015, 01:58 PM
"Why is Astronomy Important?" http://arxiv.org/pdf/1311.0508
There are also articles out there on the almost $60 million direct / $30 million indirect that astronomy brings to the Big Island economy. And the $1 million in "THINK" funds, which are apparently given to and allocated by local organizations.
Of all the benefits inspired or discovered by astronomy, I'm looking forward to fusion, which will mean the end to hunger, water shortages, pollution, and global warming. A lot of great things become possible with unlimited free clean energy...
Soon... http://www.lockheedmartin.com/us/product...usion.html
There are also articles out there on the almost $60 million direct / $30 million indirect that astronomy brings to the Big Island economy. And the $1 million in "THINK" funds, which are apparently given to and allocated by local organizations.
Of all the benefits inspired or discovered by astronomy, I'm looking forward to fusion, which will mean the end to hunger, water shortages, pollution, and global warming. A lot of great things become possible with unlimited free clean energy...
Soon... http://www.lockheedmartin.com/us/product...usion.html