Richard Hammond's Engineering Connections S01E03 - Deep Space Observer
Richard Hammond's Engineering Connections (2008)
S01E03 Deep Space Observer
Episode Overview
Richard delves into the rich history of the Keck Observatory, exploring the connections between seemingly unrelated inventions like a sand-blaster, Cold War espionage equipment, and refrigerator technology that ultimately contributed to the development of this advanced telescope. Additionally, he embarks on an experiment to see if he can ignite a boat using only a satellite dish and some aluminum foil.