Erika Hamden: What it takes to launch a telescope

Erika Hamden: What it takes to launch a telescope

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Physics, Science, Social Studies

11th Grade - University

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The video discusses the journey of building telescopes, focusing on the Fireball project. It highlights the challenges and failures faced in developing new technologies, such as sensors, and the perseverance required to overcome them. The Fireball telescope, designed to observe hydrogen clouds, faced numerous setbacks, including a failed launch. Despite these challenges, the speaker emphasizes the importance of persistence in scientific discovery and plans to continue efforts in the future.

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What motivates the speaker to build telescopes?

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Describe the challenges faced during the development of the Hubble Space Telescope.

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What is the purpose of the Fireball telescope?

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Explain the significance of the hydrogen clouds mentioned in the text.

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How does the speaker feel about the balloon's failure after the launch?

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What lessons does the speaker learn from the failures encountered during the project?

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What is the speaker's perspective on discovery and failure in scientific endeavors?

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