Testing a $1B Flying Telescope at 41,000 Feet | Horizon

Explore the ground-breaking super-telescopes—from airborne 747s to deep-ocean neutrino detectors—that are unlocking the deepest mysteries of black holes and the origin of our universe. Discover how astronomers push the limits of technology and extreme environments to capture invisible cosmic light...

52 min - Space & the Universe - Spark

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