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And/or extra-bazardyus Now comes the announcement Godowns of the Hongkong & Kowloon that the American 100in. telescope Wharf & Godown Co., Ltd, waenos is to be beaten, if possible, at the delivery may, be obtained. Lexpense of a rich French amateur, who is willing to pay for a reflect ing telescope "twice the size" or that at Mount Wilson: Twice the size is not twice the diameter, but if the mechanical difficulties can be overcome it will necessitate the making of a perfect mirror some
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