Uploaded December 2019 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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We're at the Royal Society unboxing components for a game-changing 18th Century telescope. More links below ↓↓↓

Featuring Head Librarian Keith Moore from The Royal Society speaking with Brady.

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