Places that evoke scientific awe

Last updated Nov 7, 2022

• Starbase, Texas I visited in October 2022. It’s pretty easy to access; take a flight to Brownsville, Texas, and drive 40 minutes south to Boca Chica Beach. You can look at the Rocket Garden and orbital launch pad (which may or may not have a fully-stacked rocket) from the public road. If you want to look around inside the main facility, you’ll need a SpaceX employee to submit a tour request and show you around. There’s quite a bit to see inside as well, but photos aren’t allowed.

• Giant Forest, Sequoia National Park (see also: Types of redwoods)

• Mount Humboldt, New Caledonia (to see the Araucaria)
• Very Large Array
• Super-Kamiokande

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