Daily Archives: September 25, 2012

Shiny!

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Invader Xan

When constructed, the James Webb Space Telescope (or JWST for short) is scheduled for launch in 2018. When it does, it will be the largest and most complex orbital telescope ever constructed, with a 6.5 m primary mirror giving it … Continue reading →

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Planetary Centrifuge

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Invader Xan

I love classic sci fi movies, but if some advanced alien being could make the whole Earth (as opposed to just the man-made parts) literally stand still, the end results would be nothing short of catastrophic. You see, because most … Continue reading →

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