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SALT Telescope First Light
carnun writes "On the 1st of September, 5 years after ground breaking, the SALT Telescope released their first light images to the public. Yesterday one of these images was even displayed on NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day website. The Southern African Large Telescope, built in South Africa, is the largest telescope in the Southern Hemisphere and (depending on how you define it) the equal largest telescope in the world, but built at a budget of only $30 million, about a tenth cheaper than its nearest competitor. The official opening of the telescope is scheduled for the 10th of November, but scientific observations are already a regular occurence. (Disclaimer: I'm the software engineer responsible for the main telescope server.)" Perhaps as an added bonus carnun could even be persuaded to participate heavily in the discussion. Either way, sounds like a cool project to be a part of.
caress my ball bag gently, bitches
As impressive as you remark this telescope is, and the advances in optics you suggest, I wonder how long (or how long this technology has been hidden from us) before it will be used to track the movements of you, yes you, before your very eyes. I don't mean to sound like a conspiracy theorist, because that is far from what I am, however, you always have to remember that power in the hands of the unjust is unfortunately not a good kind of power, whereas as you point out in the hands of the just it can become a great tool for learning and advancement of all our race.
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I suspect what the author means is:
1) I assume night vision devices were invented by Americans because they're cool technology.
2) Therefore night vision devices must be the best things at seeing in the world.
3) This thing seems to be better, and it's not American? How can this be?
That'd be good for keeping an eye on the niggers.
recent Sys Admin same year, BSD