02-13-2016, 02:51 PM
It's like arguing for fossil fuels. They're cheaper, we already have a delivery system, the whole world is dependent upon them, but gee, they still aren't the answer no matter how you slice it.
So what you're saying if I understand correctly, is that we should have both terrestrial and space based telescopes? The fossil fuels and the alternative energy systems? The TMT and the James Webb? That's what I believe too. I think space based telescopes are a good idea. We're just not a point where we're ready to have only space based telescopes for astronomical research.
"How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives." -Annie Dillard
So what you're saying if I understand correctly, is that we should have both terrestrial and space based telescopes? The fossil fuels and the alternative energy systems? The TMT and the James Webb? That's what I believe too. I think space based telescopes are a good idea. We're just not a point where we're ready to have only space based telescopes for astronomical research.
"How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives." -Annie Dillard
"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