I waited 39 years to build MacGyver's telescope - And It Failed Spectacularly

In 1986, #MacGyver built a #telescope out of a magnifying glass, watch crystal and a rolled up newspaper. Would that actually work? This video meticulously recreates the invention with the actual Timex model used in the TV show. There's a plot twist! #astronomy #diy #stemeducation #classictv

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1) This video complies with the YouTube Community Guidelines and Terms of Service.
2) No screenshots or footage from CBS intellectual property was used.
3) No commercial music soundtracks were used. All sound effects were created by me, even the transition "doo-doo-doo-doo" sounds. That was a recording of me, singing my interpretation of a generic electronic drum sound from the 1980's The sliding drawer sound is quite literally the opening and closing of my toolbox.
4) All products shown were purchased by me with my own money.
5) This video does not contain any controversial subjects, children, offensive material or language.

Chapters Titles:
00:00 Introduction
00:26 Summary Of The Episode
01:53 How The Telescope Works
03:22 Timex Saves The Day
06:05 Estimating Focal Length
06:22 Building The Telescope
07:12 Testing The MacGyverism

Summary: This video tests whether or not the paper telescope #macgyverism would actually work. The plot twist shows that a #victorinox Swiss Army Knife would save the day. It even shows the actual #Timex and #Rothko wristwatch models used in the show. This is one of my favorite shows hosted by #cbs, #paramount television, and starring Richard Dean Anderson. #macguyver #mcguyver