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Chandra Losing Its Sight To Grease

Posted by timothy on from the try-a-different-shampoo dept.

lgreco writes "The new scientist has this article about NASA's Chandra X-Ray Observatory that is losing part of its sight due to grease built up on one of its optical filters. I guess it will take a space shuttle mission to clean the filter or install one of these mini windshield wipers ..."

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  1. send me!!! by schapman · · Score: 3, Funny

    after working for a gas stations for a few years.. i am more than qualified to be sent to clean its lense. ill check it's oil and tire pressure too :P

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  2. Re:a problem, but not a major problem by RealErmine · · Score: 2, Funny

    It is possible that the bakeout will happen in mid December...

    I, for one, plan to buy as many Rice Krispies treats as I can carry in order to support this worthwhile repair effort.

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