Keck

Tech notes: a super "camera"

The primary mirrors in the Keck telescopes are 10 meters across, the largest in the world.

It can observe light from 13 billion light years away - right after the "Big Bang" when the universe was still young. Its image data is recorded digitally, much like our video cameras.

How's that for a High Definition Video camera?

Keck Observatory

Media type: Video for display screen at Keck's visitor facilities

Client: California Association for Research in Astronomy (CARA)

Role: Director, writer, video editorial, production company

Description: "Keck Observatory" is currently in production. The completed video is designed to be shown as part of the scientific displays at the Keck Telescopes.

Photo credits: Image from program

The Keck II telescope sits above the clouds, ready for another night of astronomy.