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General Discussion => Science & Nature => Topic started by: sam on December 10, 2009, 01:25

Title: XMM-Newton celebrates decade of discovery
Post by: sam on December 10, 2009, 01:25

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ESA's XMM-Newton X-ray observatory is celebrating its 10th anniversary. During its decade of operation, this remarkable space observatory has supplied new data for every aspect of astronomy. From our cosmic backyard to the further reaches of the Universe, XMM-Newton has changed the way we think of space.

http://www.physorg.com/news179576027.html

Title: Re: XMM-Newton celebrates decade of discovery
Post by: Clive on December 10, 2009, 10:35

Can't believe it's ten years!  What an observatory!   8-)

Title: Re: XMM-Newton celebrates decade of discovery
Post by: sam on December 10, 2009, 14:03

Quote from: Clive on December 10, 2009, 10:35

Can't believe it's ten years!  What an observatory!   8-)

parts built in Brum too!

Title: Re: XMM-Newton celebrates decade of discovery
Post by: Sandra on December 10, 2009, 14:05

Quote from: sam on December 10, 2009, 14:03

parts built in Brum too!

Even then it still seems to work  ;D

Title: Re: XMM-Newton celebrates decade of discovery
Post by: Clive on December 10, 2009, 23:21

 :crylaughing: 

Title: Re: XMM-Newton celebrates decade of discovery
Post by: Simon on December 10, 2009, 23:22

Only the bits that weren't nicked before they were assembled.   :)x

Title: Re: XMM-Newton celebrates decade of discovery
Post by: sam on December 10, 2009, 23:49

Quote from: Simon on December 10, 2009, 23:22

Only the bits that weren't nicked before they were assembled.   :)x

Its not Liverpool.

Title: Re: XMM-Newton celebrates decade of discovery
Post by: Simon on December 11, 2009, 09:51

 :santa: