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Richard Ellis: When Galaxies Are Born: The Quest for Cosmic Dawn (#337)

Into the Impossible With Brian Keating

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Mistakes in Claiming Distances of Galaxies

This chapter discusses the mistakes made by scientists in claiming the distances of galaxies and the importance of significant observations. The speaker also talks about the banister effect, the use of telescopes as time machines, and Richard's advice to his younger self in relation to advancements in technology.

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