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I would say that's less about technology and more about location. Particle colliders can go underground around major cities. Telescopes like this are in the m
by rando444 8y ago
I would say that's less about technology and more about location.
Particle colliders can go underground around major cities. Telescopes like this are in the middle of nowhere.
You need a special type of person that is qualified to operate the worlds largest telescope and simultaneously wants to live in a remote forest.
- tshannon 8y agoHeh, that sounds kind of awesome actually.
- craftyguy 8y agoI'd say it may be less about the type of person, and more about the conditions: > Another concern international astronomers have about the chief scientist position, as well as that of the research associates, is that their activities will be controlled by the Chinese Academy of Sciences. This seems likely to limit the academic freedom that Western observers generally enjoy.