S3E09 Bonus - Farther Than the Eye

For this week's episode Marc and Renee look to the sky. Big fans of telescopes and astronomy the Nerds run through the history and future of astronomical instruments. Humble beginnings as tools for naval intelligence to instruments that peer into the very beginning of time.  So, our song this week is about that longing to see farther that you can with your eye and the desire to see the heavenly bodies more clearly. Lyrics below. [Verse 1] Lay me down in the cool night grass Mama gazing way up high That one's a world just like ours Just a light up in the sky [Pre-Chorus] Only little lights Only tiny sparks Twinkle through the night Hiding in the dark [Chorus] I want to see farther (see farther) Farther than the eye I want to see clearer (see clearer) Clear across the sky [Verse 2] Held the glass up to my eye Jupiter came swimming in Four small moons were at his side Saturn wore a silver ring [Pre-Chorus] Oh, I never knew All that waited there Hiding in the blue Hanging in the air [Chorus] I want to see farther (see farther) Farther than the eye I want to see clearer (see clearer) Clear across the sky [Bridge] Every light I'm looking at Left before my mama's day Some of them burned out and gone Still they're shining down my way Lookin' back (lookin' back) A long, long way [Final Chorus - key change] I want to see farther (see farther) Farther, far away I want to see clearer (see clearer) Clear to yesterday [Outro] Farther (farther) Farther than the eye We'd love to hear from you. Click here to give us ideas on new episodes. Join Renee and Marc as they discuss the history of technology, and what it teaches us about now. email us at [email protected] Come visit us at https://www.nostalgicnerdspodcast.com/episodes or wherever you get your podcasts. Merch is available on the site too. It helps cover the cost of the podcast.