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>Just try out the power of the most advanced astronomical instrument ever developed. I don't say this lightly ... are these people high? It's a (very nice) gr
by serf 4y ago
>Just try out the power of the most advanced astronomical instrument ever developed.
I don't say this lightly ... are these people high?
It's a (very nice) ground-dwelling optical telescope; am I missing some key magic here? All of the 'body and soul' nonsense in the world wouldn't make this 'the most advanced astronomical instrument ever developed.' .
- modzu 4y agothe loser who buys this has to be able to quote that line to their friends
- dreamcompiler 4y agoYeah. And it's a refractor. A 150mm refractor. So its light-gathering power is not great, it's much heavier than it needs to be, and that apochromatic triplet lens is gonna be much, much more expensive than a mirror that's twice as big. This is a wealth signifier like a diamond-encrusted cell phone. It's not a serious astronomical instrument. Well okay it's not a horrible instrument. But it's kinda like spending $thousands on a Class A tube amplifier: Inefficient as hell with results indistinguishable from something that costs 1/10 as much.
- rf15 4y ago>Hyperia is made of Zicral, an alloy used in the aerospace industry for its outstanding mechanical performance and exceptional resistance to extreme conditions. With my tendency to kick expensive conversation pieces, this is perfect for my next inevitable biweekly meltdown! (...I think they are) On a more serious note: This is clearly aimed at... whoever wants to say that they maxed out all possible stats on an object, and not the professional market.
- moffkalast 4y agoIt's gonna look great mounted on someone's yacht next to their private island they visit once a year.