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1 posted on 03/06/2008 6:25:16 PM PST by NormsRevenge
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Large Binocular Telescope: http://medusa.as.arizona.edu/lbto/

Mount Graham International Observatory: http://mgpc3.as.arizona.edu


2 posted on 03/06/2008 6:25:29 PM PST by NormsRevenge (Semper Fi ... Godspeed ... ICE’s toll-free tip hotline —1-866-DHS-2-ICE ... 9/11 .. Never FoRGeT)
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another new toy for astroscientists and the rest of us to ooo and aaaa at..

In this image released by the Large Binocular Camera team, Rome Observatory, is an image taken by the Large Binocular Telescope on Mount Graham, Ariz., showing a spiral galaxy 102 million light years away. Considered the world's most powerful telescope, it has taken celestial images using its twin side-by-side, 27.6 foot primary mirrors together, achieving first 'binocular' light. (AP Photo/Large Binocular Camera team, Rome Observatory)

3 posted on 03/06/2008 6:27:02 PM PST by NormsRevenge (Semper Fi ... Godspeed ... ICE’s toll-free tip hotline —1-866-DHS-2-ICE ... 9/11 .. Never FoRGeT)
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To: NormsRevenge
oooh:


4 posted on 03/06/2008 6:28:02 PM PST by dan1123 (If you want to find a person's true religion, ask them what makes them a "good person".)
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8 posted on 03/06/2008 10:16:54 PM PST by SunkenCiv (https://secure.freerepublic.com/donate/______________________Profile updated Saturday, March 1, 2008)
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