Hubblecast 19: Bigger is Better

In their quest for ever-fainter objects and finer detail, astronomers have always demanded bigger telescopes. Scientific vision, technical nerve and personal perseverance led to the giant observatories of the early 20th century. Located on remote peaks and protected beneath majestic domes, these awe-inspiring instruments have revealed an expanding and evolving Universe, populated by a stunning variety of galaxies and nuclear powered stars that produced the elements in our bodies. A few decades ago the five metre Hale Telescope on Palomar Mountain seemed to be the ultimate telescope. But was it?

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[hYpYz]

enjoyed it :)

[horse925]

i love this alot!! :D

[korzen321]

cool episode :)

[Sonyoooo3]

Theory why not build a serpant like snake but very very long maybe a 150m.long and at the both end that open and close to observe the star at both end?

[libranguy1]

great job

[kahnicles]

the tagline is starting to bug me

[superfisto]

this stuff kicks ass

[trav1971]

kewl

[criticalsymmetry]

Awesome