Discovery & Invention, Period 5, 16 Jan '08

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The Danger Shop appeared to be set up as a normal classroom, bits and pieces of technical equipment lying around. It was only on looking up that would show any difference - an almost pitch black space, scattered with stars.

"We are all insignificant." Mohinder looked enthused at the idea, as he continued, "Occupying only a little space and time on a minor planet, under an ordinary star which is itself one among many, in one of innumerable galaxies. On such a scale our actions are unimportant." He paused, "Though I doubt that will work as an excuse for a missed class."

"But five hundred years ago the most common view was of an earth-centric universe." Mohinder briefly covered the leading figures, behind that change of thought. He picked up a handheld telescope from the desk at the front of the classroom. "The invention of the telescope finally meant there was the opportunity to back their claims with evidence."

"There are, in front of you, all you need to build a refractive or reflective telescopes. Pair up, and take a closer look at the stars." Mohinder pointed up.

[OCD is up]

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Re: Experiment #2

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Coraline considered the options, then chose the instructions (http://www.nasa.gov/audience/foreducators/informal/features/F_Build_a_Telescope.html) for a refractive telescope, and everything she'd need to make it.

The lenses were a bit fingerprinty, so she was carefully cleaning them on the edge of her shirt.

Re: Experiment #2

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"Getting on all right?" Sokka asked his little sib, as he swiped a few parts. "How are you liking Fandom so far?"

Re: Experiment #2

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"I was until someone took some of my telescope bits," she teased, setting down the lens. "I think I do like it, quite a lot. And I think my roommate may have been bitten by a gremlin on Saturday."