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12/31/1969 04:59 PM

Earthquake-Proofing the World's Largest Telescopes - FOXNews

FOXNews Earthquake-Proofing the World's Largest Telescopes FOXNewsThe telescopes can work together, in groups of two or three. The telescope is situated in La Silla, while the epicenter of the earthquake was 71 miles north ... Killer Quake Leaves Chilean Telescopes Undamaged Science Now Telescopes Survived Despite Strong Earthquake In Chile TheTechJournal.com -:- Technological News Portal Chilean Telescopes OK, ESO, Gemini Report Universe Today Space.com  - PhysicsToday.org (blog)  - Gearlog (blog) all 9 news articles »

12/31/1969 04:59 PM

Falconer understands the value of a bird in hand - Press Pubs

Falconer understands the value of a bird in hand Press PubsAFTON — Andy Weaver uses binoculars to carefully scan and analyze the potential of a snow-covered field bordered by woods north of town. ... and more »

12/31/1969 04:59 PM

DC Sniper (2010) - Dread Central

Dread Central DC Sniper (2010) Dread Central... DC landmarks with binoculars looking more suspicious than the killers they're on the lookout for, but also because Lommel cast himself as one of the two ...

12/31/1969 04:59 PM

Searching for Planets - Keremeos Review

Searching for Planets Keremeos ReviewAs more telescopes, including many amateurs' instruments get into the search, this rush of discoveries will accelerate. However, all this refers to other ... Sun in Aries 2010 Trouble for Obama Part II Examiner.com all 2 news articles »

12/31/1969 04:59 PM

Astro Bob blog: Step into the triangle of delights - Duluth News Tribune

Astro Bob blog: Step into the triangle of delights Duluth News TribuneTry pointing your binoculars at Betelgeuse and then sweeping due east. You'll soon run into a compact rectangular group of 7th and 8th magnitude stars. ... and more »

12/31/1969 04:59 PM

Place Mammoth Telescope on Our Island, Not in Chilean Desert, Says Spain - Science Now

Place Mammoth Telescope on Our Island, Not in Chilean Desert, Says Spain Science NowLa Palma is already home to more than a dozen major telescopes, and its proponents say it has many advantages over a site in Chile. ...

12/31/1969 04:59 PM

How to catch a smurfer - Chattanooga Times Free Press

How to catch a smurfer Chattanooga Times Free PressWith binoculars in hand, Agent Mike Hall scours an Athens pharmacy through his truck's window while “Tainted Love” softly plays in the background. ... and more »

12/31/1969 04:59 PM

First generation woman entrepreneur of IPL merchandise - Economic Times

The Hindu First generation woman entrepreneur of IPL merchandise Economic Times"While some products like T-shirts are sourced locally, items like binoculars, sports bottles, key chains and fridge magnets are imported from China," she ... Chennai Super Kings bags 5 more sponsors Hindu Business Line CSK ropes in more sponsors, tops IPL franchisee list Indiantelevision.com all 75 news articles »

12/31/1969 04:59 PM

Winter star gazing best from the Bottoms up - Kiowa County Signal

Winter star gazing best from the Bottoms up Kiowa County SignalTelescopes are provided, or participants may bring their own. Participation is limited to 15. If the night sky is not clear, the Center will contact ... and more »

12/31/1969 04:59 PM

Roadshow: LED streetlights mostly get a thumbs up - San Jose Mercury News

Roadshow: LED streetlights mostly get a thumbs up San Jose Mercury NewsThey can be monitored remotely and dimmed at night to allow Lick's telescopes a decent view of the stars. And if one goes out, traffic central gets an ... and more »

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