Astronomy Cast Ep. 604: Balloon Astronomy

<p class="p1"><a href= "https://youtu.be/GRftqiXvwWg">https://youtu.be/GRftqiXvwWg</a></p> <p class="p1">So when you think about the world's observatories, I'm sure you're imagining huge telescopes perched atop mountain peaks or space telescopes like Hubble. But you might be surprised to learn that some telescopes are carried high into the atmosphere on board balloons. What can they accomplish?</p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1">We've added a new way to donate to 365 Days of Astronomy to support editing, hosting, and production costs.</p> <p class="p1">Just visit: <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/365DaysOfAstronomy">https://www.patreon.com/365DaysOfAstronomy</a> and donate as much as you can!</p> <p class="p1">Share the podcast with your friends and send the Patreon link to them too!</p> <p class="p1">Every bit helps! Thank you!</p> <p class="p1">------------------------------------</p> <p class="p3"><span class="s1">Do go visit <a href= "http://astrogear.spreadshirt.com/">http://astrogear.spreadshirt.com/</a> for co</span>ol Astronomy Cast and CosmoQuest t-shirts, coffee mugs and other awesomeness!</p> <p class="p3"><a href= "http://cosmoquest.org/Donate">http://cosmoquest.org/Donate</a> This show is made possible through your donations.</p> <p class="p3">Thank you! (Haven't donated? It's not too late! Just <a href="http://cosmoquest.org/Donate">click</a>!)</p> <p class="p1">The 365 Days of Astronomy Podcast is produced by Astrosphere New Media. <a href= "http://www.astrosphere.org/">http://www.astrosphere.org/</a></p> <p class="p4"><span class="s2">Visit us on the web at <a href= "http://365DaysOfAstronomy.org/"><span class= "s3">365DaysOfAstronomy.org</span></a> or email us at <a href= "mailto:info@365DaysOfAstronomy.org"><span class= "s4">info@365DaysOfAstronomy.org</span></a>.</span></p>