[stevew]

it's a shame we're broke to use them....

The telescopes have mirrors similar in size to the famed Hubble Space Telescope, but they are not ready for space - not by a long shot.

For starters, they lack cameras and instruments essential for astronomy research. The equipment costs money - around $1billion, according to some estimates.

Dr Spergel, a member of the National Academy of Science’s Committee on Astrophysics and Astronomy told Time: ‘A 50 per cent discount still means you have to come up with the other 50 per cent.’

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2155161/Spy-agency-NRO-gives-NASA-huge-secret-Hubble-telescopes--going-used-place.html#ixzz1xOTcpOhF

 

[Pesqueeb]

Christ on a crutch..... I guess it's okay though since all the roads are in great shape, schools are tip top, and everyone has health care.

 

[stevew]

Christ on a crutch..... I guess it's okay though since all the roads are in great shape, schools are tip top, and everyone has health care.

fvck roads/health care/schools.....want to meet my maker....

 

[Andyman_1970]

I have to remind my wife that from time to time...........

Dr Spergel, a member of the National Academy of Science’s Committee on Astrophysics and Astronomy told Time: ‘A 50 per cent discount still means you have to come up with the other 50 per cent.’

If you don't have the other 50% it's not much of a deal.............

 

[$tinkle]