How Far Can Sauron See?

Grab your new Because Science merch here: https://shop.nerdist20.wpengine.com/collections/because-scienceOpens in new tab In Lord of the Rings, Sauron was represented by the Great Eye or Eye of Barad-dûr, but how actually vast was his sight? Kyle takes a closer look on this week's Because Science! Subscribe for more Because Science: http://bit.ly/BecSciSubOpens in new tab More science: http://nerdist20.wpengine.com/topic/science-tech/Opens in new tab Watch more Because Science: http://nerdi.st/BecSciOpens in new tab Follow Kyle Hill: https://twitter.com/Sci_PhileOpens in new tab Follow us on FB: https://www.facebook.com/BecauseScienceOpens in new tab Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/becausescienceOpens in new tab Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/becausescienceOpens in new tab Follow Nerdist: https://twitter.com/NerdistOpens in new tab Because Science every Thursday. Learn more: • VISUAL ACUITY: http://bit.ly/2LMrDtbOpens in new tab • ANGULAR RESOLUTION: http://bit.ly/2mM7uZvOpens in new tab • VISION AND DIFFRACTION: http://bit.ly/2LliziROpens in new tab • ANGULAR SIZE CALCULATOR: http://bit.ly/2NJDo4eOpens in new tab • ANGULAR RESOLUTION EXAMPLES: http://bit.ly/2NHQWgnOpens in new tab

07.26.2018