EPISODE · Feb 25, 2024 · 2 MIN
Big Bear Solar Observatory
from Viewpoints – Placecloud · host Natalia Viana
The Pines historical United States A solar observatory on Big Bear Lake, in the San Bernardino Mountains. The observatory is located in the middle of the lake, accessed by a narrow spit, as surrounding the observatory with water reduces the distortion caused by terrestrial convection, the shimmering effect of heat radiating upwards from the ground.
What this episode covers
The Pines historical United States A solar observatory on Big Bear Lake, in the San Bernardino Mountains. The observatory is located in the middle of the lake, accessed by a narrow spit, as surrounding the observatory with water reduces the distortion caused by terrestrial convection, the shimmering effect of heat radiating upwards from the ground.
NOW PLAYING
Big Bear Solar Observatory
No transcript for this episode yet
Similar Episodes
Jul 17, 2026 ·63m
Jul 15, 2026 ·4m
Jul 14, 2026 ·58m
Jul 13, 2026 ·23m
Jul 9, 2026 ·54m
Jul 7, 2026 ·64m