How Far Away Is It - 2021 Review and Mars Update

[@leopollak1195]

David Butler annual review’s always one of the highlights of my year. Brilliant as ever and can’t wait for the JWST debut edition next year!

[@Okla_Soft]

Same here, his annual summaries are so good, I watch them every night before bed.

[@cygnus1129]

*YES.*

[@travistrombly3124]

Whatever

[@costasonix]

@@Okla_Soft u r not the only one who do this...his Voice so peaceful...calming and has a warmth

[@Deeplycloseted435]

I’m embarrassed to say how many times I’ve fallen asleep to this man’s voice.

[@Okla_Soft]

I watch David Butler’s entire “How Far Away is it” plays list every night before I go to bed. His summary of physics and modern cosmology is top-notch, and the narration style and content is perfect. I’ve seen all the episodes so many times that I usually just pick an episode at random if I’m tired and wake up with it still playing on another video. My favorites are the 2016-2020 summaries. David, from the bottom of my heart, thank you for making these videos. You’ve enriched my life immensely.

[@Marketsentiment293]

Nick, I do the same.

[@DanielVerberne]

G'day Nick from Australia, I'm the same. There's something really special and heartwarming and peaceful about putting on David Butler's videos and just checking out. I can only claim to understand perhaps 5-10% of the content he discusses (depending on the exact clip), but I appreciate the explanation, his production values, the slower pace of his videos, his use of beautiful timeless music and effective but not intrusive CGI. It's magical content and it's amazing that the vast proportion of the internet's citizens will never be aware of this man's singular work.

[@Okla_Soft]

@@DanielVerberne I know, what really floors me is how impressive his career and life’s work was, and the fact that he went to Oxford and got a phd in math and physics, spent 40 years in the tech/computer industry doing big things, then retired and was curious about what developments in fundamental physics and cosmology that he had missed out on, so he brushed up on it and did his research like the true scientist that he is, then produced these videos! G’day Daniel!

[@ltdada74]

I do exactly the same…

[@jbfoodlover8985]

I exactly do the same

[@Besaid_]

David, please never stop doing these reviews. It's some of the best content on youtube. Thank you.

[@DanielVerberne]

Whenever I think - "How could my career and life turn out the optimum way?", I'm reminded of David Butler - a 40 year career involved in some of the biggest and most important IT systems - followed by a retirement and return to the original passion of science.

[@ltdada74]

Very happy with this new upload, and much much more happy to see Mr. Butler again. Many thanks for everything you’ve created, it has proven to be that little shiny twinkling star during the last two years that always seemed to smile down from the heavens during times of solitude and introspection.

[@marcusgehring3127]

Calm, precise and comprehensible and without showmanship. He gets to the heart of today's physics like no other. My heart always jumps for joy when I hear sentences like. "Light, as we understand it today, ....". It says more than a thousand words how much this man loves physics. Nothing is artificially inflated as in various other documentaries about physics, where you have the feeling that they either just want to impress you or sell you a "car". Thank you for that! Please keep up the good work.

[@Blablablabla1ify]

One of KZbin’s most underrated and undersubscribed channels. The content and presentation are pure class!

[@rickack8176]

The Butler series is a terrific layman’s guide to the micro and macro universe. It is an enormous help to the human (me) for understanding (to some little degree) time and space, science and the spiritual, for they are, in the end, all ONE. Ponder the notion, as impossible as it will always seem, that the PAST, the PRESENT, and the FUTURE, are the same thing, which gives a great deal of meaning to the WORK each of us does in the moment.

[@spacelemur7955]

Outstanding work, Mr. Butler. I love your focus on the photos, the soft classic music, and the concise but informative narration in the background. Professionalism on full, but muted, display. 🍻

[@mykytaraskazov2630]

Thank you, David! You are one of the best teachers I've ever encontered in both physics & cosmology. Your videos are always inspiring and entertaining, it's a masterpiece content from narration, animation and audio pov. Each every video is educational, the way you describe the most complicated concepts reminds me Richard Feynman's lectures. Please, keep going with the coverage of all those fascinating discoveries of the world we live in together ❤

[@JAKOB1977]

You and me, have been into bed so many times... that my girl are even now familiar with your voice. I know this may sound weird, but I love these videos that are often suited with classic music - which ain't something Im usually into, but it just fits these videos perfectly. So I often have my tablet on my side of the bed, with these fascinating videos running. anyway, just a brief thank you here from Dennmark, I really like the work you put into your videos.

[@ahmadpcgaming]

Ha! GAAAAAY

[@illyakuryakin5024]

Thank you, David. You and Cool Worlds are a cut above every other cosmology channels. I wish you many more years. You are a treasure.

[@kwgm8578]

For a retired guy, you've had a busy year, David. Thank you very much. I always enjoy your material and these EOY summaries are a treat, and a great way to test my memory of news articles during my own retirement. Be well and do not go gently, my friend.

[@makalu877]

Thank you, Dave, for sharing your stupendous knowledge.

[@austin5060]

Thank you for another review David! I cannot wait till next year for the JWST pictures as well. Stay safe please!

[@diaby90]

Sir, I must say that I have a lot of respect for you. Great content.

[@Tomzo711]

I love your videos. I wish I had half the comprehension for math you do. With that said my love of science has always been deep and your way of explaining things in a way that is easy to digest. This is why I always try to insert your video series where appropriate. I hope that they inspire others as they have myself. Thank you for taking your years meant for retirement and producing a base of knowledge for so many others to enjoy and learn from.

[@losttribe3001]

Thanks for the year end review and update. And yes, I am very much looking forward to your 2022 year in review because of James Webb!

[@theGoogol]

This channel, ParallaxNick's and Lemmino are my fav KZbin channels. THANK YOU for all you have done and will continue doing, Sir Butler!

[@h4y3uheueu72]

Mr dear grandpa David, I really appreciate your hard work. This is the best thing I have gotten addicted and I thank you for showing up on my life. I wishes my best to you and your family. You take care yourself very well.

[@ThePulsar14]

Amazing and crystal explanations of last year most important events and discoveries. Thanks for this Video 👍🏼🔭

[@jamesmoore4023]

Always exciting when I get a notification for your videos!

[@kennethkunz2449]

Fantastic - I just am thrilled while watching this wonderful content. David thank you sincerely for sharing your knowledge... and always in such fascinating ways!

[@johns1625]

I'm so excited for JWST and have been for at least 10 years now. I can't wait to see the first images!

[@chasingamurderer]

Me too

[@scrambo6182]

Well, what did you think?

[@johns1625]

@@scrambo6182 Pretty awesome so far!

[@drmantistoboggan2870]

Always happy to see a new video from you mate! Happy new year and all that jazz

[@anarchyantz1564]

Good to see you are still uploading Mr Butler. Always nice to see and hear you.

[@TheNexusSix]

This is the best KZbin channel ever ! Thank you!!!

[@roanbrand7358]

Thank you! It feels like yesterday I saw your last review. May we all live to see many more reviews and the exciting discoveries that await!

[@nilshibyhansen1969]

He's calm voice and genius mind takes it to a very high level for everyone to understand ❤️❤️❤️

[@kirbymarchbarcena]

I am amazed with the zooming capabilities of the telescopes. These provide great, breathtaking photographs

[@Janice789]

I love astronomy! Your articulation and delivery are top-notch. Thank you for your videos!

[@KeithShuler]

Your reviews are always loaded with information. Thanks. I'm excited about JWST as well, it was the perfect Christmas gift!

[@coniccinoc]

How many future discoveries will be made by children whose passion for science has been sparked or fueled by these videos? This is like a knowledge virus that will continue to expand and propagate. This work, imo, is an act of good.

[@harrypothead]

you have the most interesting space channel i have ever seen. no gimmicks. no artificial 3d animations. just real stuff. love it .

[@brianjl]

I waited a whole year for this! Thank you David, you are a gift to all mankind,.

[@FiRese7eN]

Thank you sir, the zooming in on seemingly unimportant parts of (hubble) images makes these videos great material.

[@rayhughes]

Thank you David - really enjoy your annual summaries - look forward to next year - !!

[@marijanap.r.8519]

Two things I look forward to in January, my birthday and your reviews! So happy it's here!

[@MatteoGariglio]

Thanks for all your work and very interesting contents. Very unique videos. Just a suggestion: timestamps in the video would be very helpful. Cheers

[@gumwap1]

David and SEA are far and away the best channels on these topics. So glad that I’ve found them.

[@Alasdair-Morrison]

I bet this wonderful man has not dislikes on his videos.....Oh wait! Seriously though, he wouldn't.

[@chrisbelos2834]

God bless this man

[@theOrionsarms]

It's nice to see someone who known about astronomy explaining what new discovery happens in the last year, I appreciate the series "how far away it is," and I think this episode is a return to the same knowledge source but anchored to the today's new development.

[@chrismaggio210]

You're back! I was so happy to see this. Thank you for this and all of your videos.

[@JP-wx6uh]

As a sleep aid, David's videos never fail to do the job successfully.

[@CodeLeeCarter]

Thanks David,... Can't wait for James Webb results, looking forward to your reports.

[@OhAbsalom]

Always a highlight when you post Mr Butler, thank you for the amazing content! Informative as always!

[@lastpokemon]

Perfect as usual, I cannot sleep if I don't watch one of your videos and its the best thing to wake up on.

[@halfbloodpirate-]

Sir can you imagine you have taught me so much??? As an African even in our universities we don't have space programs, consider that you have taught me much about space.

[@xduskflyerx]

These are incredibly informative to the layperson. Kinda like a video magazine in a subject that interests you. Thanks for these.

[@christinebethencourt6197]

Hi Mr ! Nobody can interest me better than you at space, cosmology …… just fascinating !!!!!!! I send you a cluster of thanks 🙏 ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨

[@Microtonal_Cats]

I LOVE this channel. Who is David Butler? A professor? Or just the smartest amateur astronomy ever? Writing is first-rate, voice is very relaxing, avuncular, and nifty. Thank you for your service!...and keep up the amazing work.

[@russsandbags1967]

Thank you for your videos, they are an amazing educational tool! I very much enjoy all of your content!

[@mctrafik]

Thank you for the update! Love your videos. Also looking forward to webb discoveries this year.

[@GhostHawk76]

Even if it was late, I wish you happy new year and long live Mr David.

[@DeanFeeneyMusic]

Amazing, thanks once again David. I do look forward with great anticipation for images from the JWST.

[@utrocker7]

Keep your reviews coming! Love these videos

[@grasakfairy8969]

Hi David! I love your content. Both of my children have been watching you since they were a year +. Wonderful content :)

[@peterrabbit1054]

One of my favorites, David, w his smooth delivery 😎

[@ajhproductions2347]

My dad had that exact same green desk lamp when I was growing up. We truly love your videos!

[@book3100]

Always great! Good to see you again.

[@not2tees]

We of the present time can all sympathize with the Dutch philosopher Erasmus who regretted that he would not live long enough to see the unfolding of the new world just discovered in his time and the coming wonders of the year 1500. Thank you for the excellent videos, Mr. Butler!

[@wytewizzard]

I see James Butler videos, i immediately hit the like button, get cozy, relaxed start watching.. 👏

[@TheDeepDiveOriginal]

Im a subscriber since the beginning of David Butler's channel and im f***n proud of it! :)

[@CalSprigley]

We appreciate your work David. Great video as usual

[@Hiluxtaco]

I absolutely love these videos by David Butler..

[@trav2SS]

Long awaited new review 🙂👍👏

[@colin4379]

I really enjoy all of your videos. Best channel on youtube in my opinion. Thank you!

[@Knight_of_NI]

One of the best space/science channels on KZbin

[@Mrmoney134]

Hope all is going well Mr. Butler can not wait for your next episode.. Cheers from Lancaster

[@MELOMOKOTOGULU]

Sir David, good ever narator! God bless all of your work. Very very much thank you.......

[@shahocean]

Such a calm voice and well put together information. Thank you.

[@trenttan3779]

Always love your videos! Very educational and interesting!

[@FranktheDachshund]

Just rediscovered your channel, love it. Waiting for Webb, so far so good.

[@ClearAmbientSkies]

The Universe is larger than any distance or structure a human being can imagine. Thank you from the bottom of my childhood heart for your videos, narration, and plain english explanations which remind me of Sagan’s documentaries in the 1980’s and 1990’s. Mr. Butler is this century’s Carl Sagan.

[@et34t34fdf]

Thank you, David, for your work, looking forward for another year of your marvelous videos!

[@yehlamhaa]

Waited since the new year for this video. thank you

[@tomas7158]

Oboy. Im glad that you will cover JWST. Amazing discovorys are to be seen. Great 👍

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This is my favourite channel on KZbin.

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This is the most fascinating youtube channel on the planet.

[@diosabbathdisciple6618]

I enjoy every video you make. Thank you for your explanations and sharing your knowledge. Cheers from San Diego

[@bobvila4381]

Really like this series Sir and your voice is perfect for it... Thanks!

[@Stephen-gp8yi]

Thanks David your content is excellent and you make it easier to understand for the average person✌️

[@halletts1171]

Outstanding Mr. Butler! Cannot wait until you report on the JWST.

[@Epoch11]

You have wonderful and informative content, please do more if you have the time.

[@lornaburley3783]

Thank you Mr Butler! That was brilliant.

[@darkgreenambulance]

I am in awe of all these programs - but I just LOVED seeing the helicopter; to me that just stole the show! Somehow, amidst all the mind defying distances - time factors and the like - seeing a little helicopter somehow puts a delightful stamp on things!

[@costasonix]

Luv it ...May the God be with you and long live....u inspire so many people....the love for the unknown and for the space‼️‼️✌️✌️

[@donkeydan5996]

Love your videos David!

[@Ninjahat]

Hello David and THANK you for your brilliant video books! 😀

[@richardavery2894]

Yesssssss!!! Been waiting all year for thus LOL. Love this channel so much!!!!!!!!!!

[@blacksmoke3113]

Thank you sir. Hope you know how much some of us appreciate what you do.

[@warrenmullett]

Thank you Mr. Butler for sharing your gift of universal knowledge… I listen at night wandering the universe as I peacefully fall asleep.

[@Kwayzar_]

Thanks David for your continuously brilliant and edifying videos.

[@delstanley1349]

26:03 I wonder what the final completed track of the rover will look like? So far, it looks like the start of a rough outline for the state of Texas! Roubion =Brownsville (southernmost tip of TX), Citadelle = Laredo, Seitah= San Antonio and Octavia E./ Butler Landing would be Houston, naturally. If the tracking (white lines) follow the outline of the crinkly/ridges' southern border from Citadelle going NW-S-N then Big Bend NP (where the map legend reads "200 Meters") will be completed. Only the northern half and far west Texas would remain to be completed. Yeah I know, just a coincidence, like "the man on the moon" and canals on Mars, ha ha, but it's fun anyway!

[@neendevi2477]

Hello sir, hope you and family are well. Thank you for all the amazing content ☺️

[@WolzardFire1006]

Great video series. This is truely a gem of youtube.

[@JohnPenketh]

Wonderful document, as David Butler always produces. I hope the introduction of background music is a transient however - his is one of the few internet places one can go without this kind of distraction

[@GSXone]

So glad I discovered this channel!