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Why did astronomers push for increasingly larger diameter mirrors their telescopes?

, Or what is the purpose to have larger diameter Mirrors In Telescopes?

Larger mirrors collected more light = more light = better vision

Travel Stainless Steel Telescopic Collapsible Shot Glass w/Key Ring. Great for Travel, Boating and Fishing! $4.99 Traveling can be thirsty business! This cleverly designed folding shot glass is made of durable stainless steel and easily stashes away in any pocket. Clip it onto your keychain so you'll always have a cup to do some shots. It extends to 2" high, and holds about three-fingers' or ounces worth of finely aged spirits. Also provides a convenient way to take liquid medicines any time. Makes a Great Gi...

Evriholder Grip N Change Light Bulb Changer with Telescoping Pole $13.90 This affordable bulb changing kit has an 8 ft. telescoping handle that provides a reach of up to 13 ft for most users. When not in use the handle can be reduced in size to a compact 40 inches for easy storage. Change hard to reach bulbs with ease. The suction cup attachment is ideal for small flood lights. The clamp attachment is ideal for larger floods and spots....

Westland Giftware Looney Tunes Magnetic Marvin the Martian and Telescope-Inch Salt and Pepper Shaker Set, 3-3/4-Inch $8.95 From the Looney Tunes Collection. Marvin and Telescope Salt & Pepper Shakers. This set includes a shaker of Marvin The Martian looking through a telescope shaker. Marvin's home planet is Mars. Marvin has a spaceship called Marvin Maggot and a dog named Commander K-9. Marvin's single goal in life is to blow up Earth with his lludium Q-36 Explosive Space Modulator because it blocks his view of Venus...

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Observatories Stonehenge to the Hubble Telescope $1.84 The world's most renowned scientists tell the complete story of observatories from Stonehenge to the Hubble Telescope. Historians introduce the men and women who battled public ridicule in the quest to unlock the secrets of the cosmos. Astronomers reveal the discoveries that may finally offer a glimpse at the very dawn of creation itself....

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Fiskars 9301 Power-Lever 14-Foot Tree Pruner $39.85 Includes 14-ft Power-Lever Tree Pruner - 9301...

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Stripes (Extended Cut) $3.72 Bill Murray was heading toward a career peak on the back of comedies such as this one from 1981, the second film in his ongoing collaboration with director Ivan Reitman (the two went on to make Ghostbusters). Murray plays a chronic loser who joins the army and fails to find a fan for his ironic sensibilities in his by-the-book sergeant (Warren Oates). When push comes to shove, however, the smirkin...

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TourMate Optical 6X Zoom Lens Camera Telescope with Black Back Case For Apple iPad 2 (All Models) $22.99 Using the iPad 2 to get long shots? We are! That's because we have TourMate - the 6 fold zoom telescope camera lens plus back case. It zooms to allow clear distant views such as watching a football game, attending a concert, touring in some places, examining some wild animals, etc. You might be a journalist who needs it for distant shots. You might be an expert in investigator who takes pictures a...

LEGO Space Shuttle 3367 $20.00 Rocket into orbit on an important space mission! Help the astronaut open the cargo bay doors and use the Canadian arm to release the Hubble Space Telescope into orbit around earth....

Star Explosion Glow In The Dark $13.29 More than 700 glow in the dark shapes to decorate ceilings and walls make this classic kit a fun and educational item. Measures 2"L x 9.5"W x 2"H....

Melissa & Doug Pirate Costume Role Play Set $16.97 Yo ho ho and a costume for fun! Every young pirate will be ready for adventures on the high seas with this dramatic role play outfit and accessories. The set includes a pirate hat, eye patch, and is completed by a jaunty piratical vest that holds a sword....

Gorilla Automotive Power Wrench Socket ...

Whistler Pro-200W 200 Watt Power Inverter $49.95 Stay powered with innovation using the Whistler PRO-200W 200-Watt Pro Power Inverter. The Whistler PRO-200W 200-Watt Pro Power Inverter features Overload Protection which will automatically shut down if load exceeds inverter rating. Its Smart Surge Control feature will attempt to start loads above the continuous rating for up to 10 seconds. The Whistler PRO-200W 200-Watt Pro Power Inverter's Volta...

Pyle PLTS78DUB 7-Inch In-Dash Detachable Motorized Touch Screen TFT/LCD Monitor with DVD/CD/MP3/MP4/USB/SD/AM-FM Bluetooth Receiver $462.99 DVD/VCD/MPGE4/MP3/CD-RW compatible AM/FM/MPX 2 band radio PLL synthesizer tuner Auto store/preset scan 30 station memoryTouch screen control operation Full motorized screen telescopes out and up LCD digital display SD/MMC card slot Features Bluetooth® technologyResolution:1440 x 234 Pixels...

Wii Callaway Big Bertha Driver $2.60 Enhance the play of all Golf games, improving your technique with Golf training games and simulators. Details of the Callaway Big Bertha Driver made to look just like the real thing! ...

Callaway Big Bertha Golf Club - Move $14.99 The Callaway Big Bertha Golf Club is designed for use with Playstation Move and all Move Golf games like John Daly's ProStroke Golf and Tiger Woods PGA Tour '11.Features include: •Callaway Big Bertha Golf Club for PS3 Move•Transform your Move controller into a pro style Golf club•Enhance the play of all Golf games, improve your technique in Golf training games and simulators•Cl...

DSI Zoom Lens $2.75 Detachable 8x optical magnification lens Snap clearer photos with the external DSi camera from greater distances Form fitting case protects DSi from bumps and scratches Textured grip for extended gameplay sessions Protective lens case for easy storage and travel...

Celestron Sky Maps $23.92 The Celestron® SkyMaps astronomy maps lists and charts more than a thousand stars and deep-sky objects. An iillustrated reference section provides basic information and the visual characteristics of various types of stars, nebulae and galaxies. The maps measure 13 1/4 in x 11 1/4 in and are printed on a heavyweight, moisture resistant card stock. The pages have a special comb binding so they can ...

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