Altitude

[[An astronomy building is surrounded by trees. Inside it, someone is talking.]] Because of low oxygen, astronomers working at high altitude telescopes may need to write down their plans ahead of time while at sea level. Astronomer: Ok, let's head up to the observatory. [[Astronomers are in a van, driving swiftly up a hill.]] Astronomer: When we reach the summit, we'll check the iodine cell and do a general calibration. Second astronomer: Sounds good. [[The van reaches the top of the hill and parks in a flat area, near some telescope domes. The astronomers are still inside it.]] Astronomer: My head feels funny. Second astronomer: Look at those telescope domes. Astronomer: Maybe we should tape them down. [[The voices of the astromers have moved into one of the telescope domes.]] Second astronomer: Haha, look at this mirror! My face is huge! Astronomer: I see your face in the telescope! I discovered you! Second astronomer: Let's make out! {{Title text: "TURN OFF THE LASER GUIDE STAR" "WHY" "STAR CATS"}}

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