How the Hubble Changed History

Name: How the Hubble Changed History
Uploaded: 2016-09-21T12:09:49-05:00
Description: The Hubble Space Telescope had a rocky start to its career. A flaw in its massive mirror meant that every photo it took was blurry and out of focus, leading the public to ridicule NASA for a $2 billion blunder....

The Hubble Space Telescope had a rocky start to its career. A flaw in its massive mirror meant that every photo it took was blurry and out of focus, leading the public to ridicule NASA for a $2 billion blunder. After a mission fixed the error in 1993, the Hubble began sending back some of the best images ever recorded. One of the first images after the repairs would change astronomy, not just for the information it contained — but for the way the information was shared with other scientists.

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The Symmetry of Sherlock

BBC's Sherlock is not only a great series, but it's also well made. The creators might be just as neurotic as the Holmes himself, making sure every scene is lined up in perfect symmetry. To demonstrate just how balanced the cinematography of the show really is, Celia Gomez edited together this short montage of symmetrical scenes.

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How Sriracha Is Made

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