How Astronomy is Changing Our Technological World | Video

More space news and info at: http://www.coconutsciencelab.com - the astronomical images taken by Hubble are some of the best known in the world. Behind these iconic observations stands a sophisticated instrument, based upon world-changing technology. Many of the technologies used and developed for Hubble and other telescopes have found their way into other fields and professions, as well as our everyday lives. This new Hubblecast shows how many of the technologies surrounding us owe their origins, or development, to fundamental astrophysics and innovation in astronomy. Please rate and comment, thanks! Video Credits: Directed by: Mathias Jäger Visual design and editing: Martin Kornmesser Written by: Eleanor Spring, Mathias Jäger Narration: Sara Mendes da Costa Images: NASA, ESA/Hubble, M. Kornmesser, Digitized Sky Survey 2 Videos: NASA, ESA/Hubble, ESA, ESO, H. Zodet, Dezeen and MINI Frontiers, NHS Foundation Trust, Beeple Animations: NASA, ESA/Hubble, Galileo GNSS, M. Kornmesser, L. Calçada Music: Johan B. Monell (www.johanmonell.com) Web and technical support: Mathias Andre and Raquel Yumi Shida Executive producer: Lars Lindberg Christensen