astronomers vs. researchers (was: Re: research vs. commercial grade)

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From: Husfeld, Dirk
Date: Mon, 25 Jan 1993 20:39

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In <93022.035547LABBEY@GITVM1.BITNET> <LABBEY@GITVM1.BITNET> writes:

> One wonders what kind of "research" is done with an 8" telescope?
> 
> Besides, astronomers don't do "research".  They observe.  "Research"
> implies the ability to change the conditions of the experiment.
> 
> Leonard Abbey, F.R.A.S.
> Georgia Tech Research Institute
> Atlanta, Georgia, USA
> labbey@gitvm1.gatech.edu

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Subject: astronomers vs. researchers (was: Re: research vs. commercial grade)
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