Kickstarting a Space Telescope

The video introduces a Kickstarter project for a space telescope by Planetary Resources, in partnership with the Museum of Flight and the Planetary Society. Planetary Resources, known for its asteroid mining ambitions, aims to raise funds for the Arcid 1 telescope. The project highlights the advantages of space telescopes over Earth-based ones, such as avoiding atmospheric distortion and light pollution. The crowdfunded telescope will be accessible to scientists, researchers, and the public, promoting scientific discovery and community involvement.

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