Hunting the Edge of Space
en
PG-13
10
May 2011
Documentary
Hunting the Edge of Space
May 2011
In this two-hour special, NOVA examines how a simple instrument, the telescope, has fundamentally changed our understanding of our place in the universe. What began as a curiosity - two spectacle lenses held a foot apart - ultimately revolutionized human thought across science, philosophy, and religion. "Hunting the Edge of Space" takes viewers on a global adventure of discovery, dramatizing the innovations in technology and the achievements in science that have marked the rich history of the telescope.
First Air Date:
2011-05-05
Last Air Date:
2011-05-12
Status:
Ended
Original Country:
US
Original Language:
en
Number of Seasons:
1
Number of Episodes:
2
Director:
Oliver TwinchCreated By:
Oliver Twinch