Discovery Channel Telescope Snaps Inaugural Pictures 66
eldavojohn writes "Two decades ago ... Discovery Channel teamed up with Lowell Observatory and embarked upon a $53 million adventure: the fifth largest telescope in the United States funded entirely without state or federal money. The very first photos snapped with its 16 million pixel camera are in and they look beautiful. Yet to be seen are the simultaneous spectroscopic and imaging observations that should be provided to researchers by the DCT's Ritchey-Chretien instrument cube. Located near a dark-sky site (Coconino National Forest), scientists hope to use this new telescope to answer many research questions including how our solar system formed and how dwarf galaxies evolve. For more telescope porn, check out the DCT's photo tours. Luckily 'the process of planning and building the telescope is due to be featured in a one-hour Discovery Channel documentary set to air in September 2012.' Perhaps there is hope for Discovery Channel to return to its former glory?"
condolences (Score:4, Funny)
I'm sorry to hear that their telescope snapped. Maybe they can glue it back together and add a reinforcing rod down the middle.
Re:What's the Matter? (Score:2, Funny)
Discovery Channel Telescope Snaps Inaugural Pictures
You would think they could get a press pass to the inaugural, so they wouldn't have to use a telescope.
Re:What's the Matter? (Score:5, Funny)
Yep, why bother showing educational programs about astronomy when you can instead show a puerile drama about a couple of retards building shitty motorcycles and constantly arguing with each other?