In this episode telescope historian Bart Fried recounts how New York City became the nation’s center for telescope-making in the early 19th century, and he discusses with Stan some impressive early observatories located in the city. An episode chock full of anecdotes! And Maggie and Stan discuss Cassegrain telescopes and 19th century light pollution as well as their first telescope experiences.
Notable TopicsFor which agency was Stan Honda working when he photographed the space shuttle launches?
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17. Bell’s Theorem and Quantum Strangeness with George Greenstein
16. The Great Debate – Public vs. Private Space Launches with Brian Berg and Bart Fried
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