400 Years of the Telescope

Peer through history for a fascinating account of the telescope's evolution in this illuminating documentary. Chronicling the incredible stories behind the technology, the program spans the era of Copernicus through the current research conducted bythe Hubble Telescope, a four-century odyssey that includes accounts of the work of Galileo and the (once) controversial discoveries that offered new insights into the makeup of the cosmos. 60 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo.