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  1. Comment on Astronomer here! AMA! in ~space

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    Potentially Starship/SpaceX will disrupt current cost/size limitations. What's the bluesky potential for space telescopes? Would an even larger telescope at L4/L5 or larger volume in various...

    Potentially Starship/SpaceX will disrupt current cost/size limitations. What's the bluesky potential for space telescopes? Would an even larger telescope at L4/L5 or larger volume in various orbits, essentially put earth telescopes out of business?

  2. Comment on Is there any book that you keep trying but can not get through? in ~books

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    Same here, but after the second or third reading of Finnegans Wake they are a breeze... wait did I imply I got through more than the second or third paragraph... ;-)

    Same here, but after the second or third reading of Finnegans Wake they are a breeze... wait did I imply I got through more than the second or third paragraph... ;-)

  3. Comment on Any ThinkPad enthusiasts here? in ~tech

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    A T540p that mostly stays on the desk and an X240 that fits in a small satchel over the shoulder for carrying on the bike. There are amazing deals on ebay, look for one without a drive and add an...

    A T540p that mostly stays on the desk and an X240 that fits in a small satchel over the shoulder for carrying on the bike. There are amazing deals on ebay, look for one without a drive and add an SSD for a great system under a hundred dollars.

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