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> there is really no substitute for the light-gathering power of telescopes too huge to be put into space. Why is there any limit to the size of telescopes we
by perilunar 10y ago
> there is really no substitute for the light-gathering power of telescopes too huge to be put into space.
Why is there any limit to the size of telescopes we can put in space? The mirrors are segmented anyway - just stack 'em on top of a couple of rockets and assemble in orbit.