Crowdfunding and Space Telescopes

The video discusses the rise of crowdfunding and introduces a Kickstarter project by Planetary Resources to launch a space telescope. The Arkyd 100 telescope, funded partially by Kickstarter, will be used for scientific research and public engagement. The video explains the advantages of space telescopes over ground-based ones and highlights the collaborative potential of the project. It concludes with a call to action for viewers to engage with SciShow.

What has crowdfunding enabled in recent years?

• The existence of unique projects like art books and movies

• The development of innovative gaming consoles

• The creation of new social media platforms

• The rise of new educational institutions

What is the primary goal of Planetary Resources?

• To create a new type of space station

• To develop new space travel technologies

• To mine asteroids for water and precious metals

• To explore Mars

How much funding is the Kickstarter campaign aiming to raise?

• 500,000 dollars

• 1 million dollars

• 2 million dollars

• 5 million dollars

What is the Arkyd 100 space telescope primarily designed for?

• Studying the sun's activity

• Observing distant galaxies

• Detecting faint signals from asteroids

• Monitoring Earth's weather patterns

Why are space-based telescopes preferred over Earth-based ones?

• They are easier to maintain

• They are less expensive to build

• They avoid atmospheric distortion and light pollution

• They can be launched more frequently

What is a significant advantage of the Arkyd telescopes?

• They are larger than the Hubble Space Telescope

• They are 2500 times cheaper than traditional telescopes

• They can only be used by professional astronomers

• They require no funding for maintenance

What is the main purpose of the crowdfunded Arkyd telescope?

• To monitor space debris

• To be used exclusively by NASA

• To replace existing space telescopes

• To be available for public use and scientific discovery

What opportunity does the crowdfunded telescope provide?

• A chance to explore the moon

• An opportunity for global collaboration in space exploration

• A platform for launching satellites

• A way to develop new space travel methods

What is the expected launch year for the Arkyd space telescopes?

• 2016

• 2014

• 2013

• 2015

Who can use the crowdfunded Arkyd telescope?

• Only students

• Scientists, researchers, supporters, and students

• Only the Kickstarter backers

• Only professional scientists