In this Townhall, our guest scientists will explore and answer all of your questions involved in microscopes and space! We will also focus on space topics such as how the moon works, the different planets in our solar system, and even black holes!
1. 5:45 - What was the first known microscope and what did it see?
2. 7:40 - What is the smallest thing you can see under a microscope?
3. 8:56 - Is there a removable lens that goes in deep so you can see tiny tiny things?
4. 10:05 - Will scientists be able to build a telescope that can see space past the furthest planet?
5. 11:00 - How far into space can a telescope see?
6. 13:41 - If atoms are submicroscopic, how do we even know that they exist?
7. 14:51 - What is the relationship between the moon and the tides?
8. 16:14 - Why is the moon different colors at different times of the year?
9. 17:55 - Why are some planets brighter and more visible to the naked eye at different times of the year?
10. 19:25 - Why is Pluto not a planet anymore?
11. 23:49 - What is happening with the Mars mission?
12. 29:04 - How are telescopes and microscopes similar?
13. 30:30 - Does anyone other than a scientist use a microscope?
14. 33:30 - Are there different types of telescopes like there are different types of microscopes?
15. 35:28 - How much has the technology changed from the earliest telescopes and microscopes?
16. 38:09 - Did people think early telescopes were witchcraft?
17. 39:50 - How are telescopes time machines?
18. 45:21 - Are there telescopes in space?
19. 48:04 - Life on Venus — what is that all about?
20. 50:23 - Why is the Milky Way special or different from other galaxies?
21. 52:34 - How do stars come to exist and what happens when they die?
22. 54:30 - What are black holes?
23. 56:38 - What is the coolest thing you've seen through a microscope?
