How Scientists Fly Above 99% of Earth’s Atmosphere | BBC Earth Science

Scientists use a flying observatory high above the clouds to observe the universe at wavelengths of light that the human eye cannot see. The approach can reveal parts of the cosmos that remain hidden in ordinary visible light. The video is presented by BBC Earth Science and is part of its Earth Lab series on science topics.

• A flying observatory operates above most of Earth's atmosphere
• Captures wavelengths of light invisible to the human eye
• Reveals parts of the cosmos not visible in normal observation
• Presented by BBC Earth Science

What can we learn by looking at the universe in a different light? High above the clouds, scientists use a flying observatory to capture wavelengths of light that can reveal parts of the cosmos invisible to the human eye. Best of Earth Science: http://bit.ly/EarthLabOriginals Best of BBC Earth: http://bit.ly/TheBestOfBBCEarthVideos This is a channel from BBC Studios who help fund new BBC programmes. Service information and feedback: http://bbcworldwide.com/vod-feedback--contact-details.aspx