06-26-2015, 03:24 AM
The future of astronomy is space based telescopes, so this is just a temporary argument.
But a necessary argument because who knows when we have the resources to launch a fleet of space based telescopes?
I have been watching an older BBC program on Netflix called Horizon. One episode, From Here To Infinity, takes place largely on Mauna Kea. Someone had an idea for finding supernova more efficiently. His work depended on getting a couple of nights on the Keck Telescope, which as explained in the program is extremely difficult to procure. There are very few telescopes, and a lot of people who wish to use them. The astronomers we keep waiting could be a few hours or nights away from a great discovery, as happened in the program.
But a necessary argument because who knows when we have the resources to launch a fleet of space based telescopes?
I have been watching an older BBC program on Netflix called Horizon. One episode, From Here To Infinity, takes place largely on Mauna Kea. Someone had an idea for finding supernova more efficiently. His work depended on getting a couple of nights on the Keck Telescope, which as explained in the program is extremely difficult to procure. There are very few telescopes, and a lot of people who wish to use them. The astronomers we keep waiting could be a few hours or nights away from a great discovery, as happened in the program.
"I'm at that stage in life where I stay out of discussions. Even if you say 1+1=5, you're right - have fun." - Keanu Reeves