SIMBAD2000

5 ms·

1. 1.▲
   by SIMBAD2000 11y ago

   None
2. 2.▲
   by SIMBAD2000 11y ago

   It's not fundamental to the science case. Nine of the major topics in the science case, if you read it, are hemisphere specific. It is not emphasised that a northern telescope is a big deal, few astronomers will have access to both. Th
3. 3.▲
   by SIMBAD2000 11y ago

   They are simulated with MK in mind but that's just using the site parameters. It doesn't affect the design of the telescope only the simulated performance. You don't change your telescope because the site is poorer, it's
4. 4.▲
   by SIMBAD2000 11y ago

   For a start the telescope isn't actually that specialised, while the facility structure will have been designed for MKs typical wind patterns little else is site specific and it could be changed. Metal hasn't been cut yet. No surv