400 Years of the Telescope

2009 "A journey of science, technology, and thought."

400 Years of the Telescope

7.2 | G | en | 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.

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Released: January. 06,2009 | Released Producted By: Interstellar Media Productions , Country: Budget: 0 Revenue: 0 Official Website: http://www.400years.org/

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Cast

Neil deGrasse Tyson , Lawrence Krauss

Director

Kris Koenig

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Reviews

MartinHafer This documentary is all about telescopes--the history of them, modern advances and the like. Now I will admit up front that I am not the best person to review this film, as I have little interest in astronomy. The way I see it, there's no way we'll ever make it to other planets outside our solar system (the distance is so much greater than most people think)--so what's the point. As I said, I am not the best person to review the film since I don't see much practical application for bigger and more expensive telescopes. But, if you are interested, it IS well made and rather complete. You see the many different types and the discussion is very nice (even if the narrator's voice is a bit too peaceful and relaxing for me). Well made.