Author Topic: World's Largest Digital Camera to Watch for Killer Asteroids (Read 1237 times)

sam · « **on:** June 30, 2010, 23:17 »

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If a planet-destroying asteroid is headed for Earth, scientists now have a much better chance of spotting it.

Clive · « **Reply #1 on:** July 01, 2010, 06:48 »

A 300 metre asteroid will cause major devastation. What can the telescope do to prevent it crashing into Earth?

Simon · « **Reply #2 on:** July 01, 2010, 10:07 »

That's quite big, isn't it?

GillE · « **Reply #3 on:** July 01, 2010, 10:55 »

A 300 metre asteroid will cause major devastation. What can the telescope do to prevent it crashing into Earth?

Nothing, but streamed live images will form the basis of a fantastic reality show for Channel 4.

Simon · « **Reply #4 on:** July 01, 2010, 11:32 »

Even better if it landed on the Big Brother house!

Clive · « **Reply #5 on:** July 01, 2010, 19:06 »

It could be billed as The Ultimate Reality Show.

sam · « **Reply #6 on:** July 01, 2010, 19:14 »

A 300 metre asteroid will cause major devastation. What can the telescope do to prevent it crashing into Earth?

focus laser beams at it...

Clive · « **Reply #7 on:** July 01, 2010, 19:25 »

Not sure if that would work. Would it not break it up into many smaller pieces and cause multiple hits?

Simon · « **Reply #8 on:** July 01, 2010, 22:12 »

Not sure if that would work. Would it not break it up into many smaller pieces and cause multiple hits?

So that's the Big Brother House, the X Factor studios, overseas call centres, the Houses of Parliament, France... anyone want to continue?

Clive · « **Reply #9 on:** July 01, 2010, 22:58 »

GillE · « **Reply #10 on:** July 01, 2010, 23:04 »

focus laser beams at it...

In an attempt to blind the pilot? I hate to break the news to you, Sam, what with you being an astro-physicist and all, but...

sam · « **Reply #11 on:** July 02, 2010, 00:34 »

to blow up the asteroid