400 Years of the Telescope

400 Years of the Telescope

A journey of science, technology, and thought.

G 2009 · 56 min · ★ 5.8 · Documentary

A documentary chronicling the history of the telescope from the time of Galileo. Featuring interviews with leading scientists discussing Galileo's first use of the telescope to the latest discoveries in cosmology.

Directed by Kris Koenig · Written by Kris Koenig

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