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What Solar Eclipse Totality Looks Like
Witnessing the moment totality hits during the 2017 Total Solar Eclipse! Watch in entirety to see the eclipse and the surrounding sky. Then watch how quickly the sky brightens as soon as it ends.
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Where is the James Webb Space Telescope Now?
The James Webb Space Telescope's journey from start to finish.
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Mercury Transit November 2019
Mercury will be transiting the Sun on the 11th November 2019. What time will it be? How can I see it for myself? And why doesn't a transit happen much more regularly?
Science ABC
Can You See the Moon Landing Site with A Telescope?
Yes, it is theoretically possible to use telescopes to see if the moon landings were real, but practically no. It would take an incredibly powerful telescope to see signs of moon landings on the lunar surface, and even the best...
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Concave
Curving inwards, like the inside of a bowl. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films reinforce abstract concepts and...
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Telescopes
Telescopes have enabled us to truly see the wonders of the Universe. Who invented them and how have they developed throughout history? Physics - Universe - Learning Points. The first optical telescopes were made around 1608. Early...
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Moon Measuring
The ingenious system to measure the distance to the Moon involving Apollo astronauts, lasers and a unique mirror system planted on the lunar surface. Physics - Our Solar System - Learning Points. In 1969, the Apollo 11 astronauts left an...
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How Are Mirrors Made?
The process of manufacturing lumps of glass into sophisticated mirror systems in the world's largest telescopes. Physics - Universe - Learning Points. Mirrors are made from glass, which is melted and spread over a base. Telescopes use...
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Shadow Chasers
Solar eclipses are a great excuse for a party and some serious science. A group of people known as 'Shadow Chasers' travel the globe to view this phenomenon. Physics - Our Solar System - Learning Points. While total solar eclipses occur...
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Hubble Space Telescope
How scientists working on the Hubble Telescope, orbiting 400 miles above the Earth, fixed a fault by giving the telescope a pair of specs. Physics - Universe - Learning Points. The Hubble Telescope took eight years to build, from over...
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How Did Saturn Get Its Rings?
Since Galileo first sighted Saturn, scientists have been baffled by its beautiful rings. What are they made of and where did they come from? Physics - Our Solar System - Learning Points. Saturn's rings were first discovered by Galileo in...
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Flame Colours and Spectroscopy
The discovery by Robert Bunsen which allowed elements to be identified more easily, and even led to the discovery of new ones. Chemistry - Atoms And Bonding - Learning Points. Gustav Kirchoff assembled the first spectroscope - two...
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Planet Kevin
In the hunt for new planets, scientists look for stars that wobble. Astronomy student, Kevin, used this science to discover his own planet. Physics - Universe - Learning Points. Planet hunters use powerful telescopes to examine distant...
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Big Bang Evidence
Discover the scientific evidence that supports the Big Bang theory - from the expanding Universe to cosmic microwave background radiation. Physics - Universe - Learning Points. An expanding Universe, an abundance of light elements, and...
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Telescope
An optical device that uses lenses or mirrors to magnify and observe distant objects. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science...
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The Hubble Space Telescope
Witness how the Hubble Space Telescope is helping us to understand how everything in the Universe formed. Physical processes - The Earth and beyond - Beyond our solar system Learning Points The Hubble Telescope has revealed a lot of...
Bedtime History
Galileo Galilei For Kids | Bedtime History
Learn about the courageous, Italian mathematician and scientist, Galileo, who used his own telescope to view the Moon and challenged those in authority to prove that the Earth circles the Sun.
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What is a star? For Kids
Climb into a rocket and take a journey across the universe to the place where stars are born. Then learn about the life of stars, supernovas and how our own star, The Sun, gives life to all living things.
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Big Ideas - Episode 23 - Hubble Space Telescope
The Big Idea is called Maglev, which stands for Magnetic Levitation. A wheel-less vehicle on a magnetic track is powered by electrical linear motors. This method has the potential to be faster and quieter than most conventional trains,...
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Big Ideas - Episode 13 - Search For New Planets
The Big Idea of planet discovery and the exploration of distant galaxies have taken a new direction in recent times. The James Wentz Space Telescope, or the JWST, is a large, infra-red optimized, space-based telescope that will be...
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Hubble Space Telescope: From Failed Launch to Stellar Success
The Hubble Space Telescope, a collaboration between NASA and the European Space Agency, revolutionized astrophysics with its stunning images and breakthrough discoveries. Despite a rocky start due to a faulty mirror, astronauts performed...
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Experiencing the La Palma Observatory
The Observatory on the Spanish island of La Palma is one of the world s leading centres for the study of astronomy, as it houses the 4.2m William Herschel telescope.
Great Big Story
The uncharted cosmos, a self-taught astronomer's journey
Explore the inspiring story of a self-taught astronomer dedicated to discovering near-Earth objects and building his own telescopes.
Great Big Story
Tim Doucette, The Legally Blind Astronomer with a Unique View of the Stars
Meet Tim Doucette, a legally blind astronomer whose unique vision allows him to see the night sky in extraordinary detail, inspiring others from his observatory, Deep Sky Eye.
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