Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Clarification! This is the world's largest *REFRACTING telescope, but not the largest of ALL telescopes. My apologies for the misleading title card! That was a dumb decision on my part.

Thank You Luke and @Yerkes-1897 for letting us be a part of the restoration and the gracious accommodations!

Find more about Yerkes Observatory and Tours here: yerkesobservatory.org

We'd love to do more projects of this scale and significance! If you are a part of an organization and would like to collaborate reach out to: contact@inheritancemachining.com

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TIMESTAMPS

0:00 One Click
0:55 Unknown Echos
2:34 A Message
3:23 A really hot knife
6:24 Bamb me? No Bambu.
8:27 The Best Montage You've Ever Seen
10:23 The Great Refrator
14:47 Right Ascension
17:44 Turned On
20:53 Back In Time

FAQ
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A/V Equipment (affiliate links): amzn.to/3Pi45jB
Editing: Final Cut Pro X
Intro Song: Way Back Way Back When (Instrumental Version) - Gamma Skies (String Quartet Remix by my wife Paige)
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This video is sponsored by Bambu Lab.

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