I would rather look at the deepest corners of the Universe than watch a few lucky a*sholes waving at us from Mars.
2007-01-06 11:43:43 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
and before people start asking how we would get it up there, the technology is available to send 16 smaller telescopes into space which would fly in formation to act as one massive telescope.
2007-01-06 11:45:52 · update #1
I think the mission to Mars is a pipe dream at this point,A replacement for Hubble should be a priority.
2007-01-06 11:48:51 · answer #1 · answered by LightningSlow 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
In the long run both are necessary as both serve different purposes. Telescopes have completely transformed our understanding of the universe. Probes have also taught us a great deal that telecopes never could have.
Ultimately, however, manned missions provide us insights that we can't gain any other way. They provide us technology we never would have had otherwise, they answer questions that could only be answered by being there.
As for priorities, I believe that should be left to the scientists to determine and not politicians.
2007-01-06 19:54:14 · answer #2 · answered by Dave R 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, it's sorta a simple but bleak answer.
This planet can only hope to provide resources for it's exponentialy increasing population for a finite period of time. At some point, we're going to have to move out of Mom's house.
All humanity being hinged on a planet that *could* be, and is past due to be, smashed by a a major chunk of rock probably isn't the best idea.
You know what they say about keeping all your eggs in one basket.
2007-01-06 20:12:09 · answer #3 · answered by socialdeevolution 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A giant telescope would be much more practical.
A trip to mars would be an adventure but it may not put us any farther ahead in understanding the universe..or proving the existence of other life.
2007-01-07 08:23:51 · answer #4 · answered by Billy Butthead 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Exploring seems to be part of human nature, huh?
People climb mountains and follow the courses of dangerous rivers for many different reasons; but mostly to find out what's there.
Some may use a kayak to explore a rushing river through its rapids into unknown places.
Others might use ropes and climbing gear to explore an ancient cavern system.
Its all exploring; and its up to each person to find the best tools and equipment to search and discover more about that special place that fascinates them.
You want to discover more about deep space, me too.
Others want to explore the surface of Mars; sounds pretty fascinating to me!
Each of us has our own idea of what's exciting to discover.
We're all lucky to live at a time of great explorers.
2007-01-06 20:07:05 · answer #5 · answered by T K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's like watching the SuperBowl on TV when you could send your cousin there instead.
2007-01-06 19:47:43 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah, yeah, yeah. or you could take all those millions and start feeding the hungry children in this country. then educating them
2007-01-06 19:53:40 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋