Engineering Connections - Keck Obs - SBS 7:30pm Sat 2nd July

[hikerbob]

This coming Saturday night - 2nd July SBS One. Seems to be the same for most eastern states.

http://www.sbs.com.au/schedule/SBSONE/2011-07-2/SBS%20Brisbane


7:30http://www.sbs.com.au/web/images/buttons/tv_doco.gifRichard Hammond: Engineering Connections

(http://www.sbs.com.au/schedule/SBSONE/2011-07-2/SBS%20Brisbane#)
Deep Space Observer - This week Richard looks at the history embedded in Hawaii’s Keck Observatory. How could a sand-blaster, a Cold War spy gadget and the invention of refrigerators have led to the creation of this super telescope? And using just a satellite dish and some foil is it possible to set fire to a boat? Richard experiments. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) G CC

Bob

[Ric]

I caught that show tonight, it was fascinating from start to finish.

[renormalised]

Was a very good show....well worth watching.

[glenc]

I enjoyed the show. You can watch it here:
http://player.sbs.com.au/programs#/programs_08/fullepisodes/latestepisodes/playlist/Richard-Hammond-s-Engineering-Connections-Ep2-Deep-Space-Observer/

[joeallen]

The show is not available on the website anymore.