Why Are There So Many Telescopes in Hawaii?

The video explains why many ground-based telescopes are located in Hawaii and Chile, focusing on factors like atmospheric interference, hemispheres, and wavelengths. It highlights the importance of 'seeing' and why high, dry locations like Mauna Kea and the Atacama Desert are ideal for certain types of astronomy. The video also covers radio telescopes and the need for radio quiet zones, such as the National Radio Quiet Zone in West Virginia. Finally, it encourages viewers to support SciShow Space through Patreon.

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