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Starlit Old North
Starlit Old North
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Length:
41 minutes
Released:
Apr 21, 2024
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Podcast episode
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During the bicentennial celebrations in 1976, Boston bustled with fireworks, concerts, and historical reenactments, while a unique spectacle quietly unfolded at the Old North Church. The iconic lanterns, forever linked to Paul Revere’s midnight ride, were illuminated not by candlelight, but by the distant light of a star some 200 light-years away. This episode explores the technological challenges involved in capturing starlight and converting it into an electrical signal that traveled thousands of miles, as well as the promotional challenges for Hawaiian officials who wanted to feel like part of the bicentennial celebration. Buckle up, as we journey from the volcanic peak of Mauna Kea to the heart of revolutionary Boston, all under the ethereal glow of a distant star.
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Full show notes: http://HUBhistory.com/299/
Support us: http://patreon.com/HUBhistory/
Released:
Apr 21, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
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