Eyes on the Skies (2008)
• January 1st, 2008 • 1h 0min
Documentary
Overview
This movie explores the saga of the telescope over 400 years - the historical development, the scientific importance, the technological breakthroughs, and also the people behind this ground-breaking invention, their triumphs and failures.
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