400 Years of the Telescope (2009)
A journey of science, technology, and thought.
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.
Director: Kris Koenig
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 56 min
Release Date: January 6, 2009
Cast
- Neil deGrasse Tyson - Narrator (voice)
- Lawrence Krauss - Himself
- Wendy Freedman - Herself
- Mark Giampapa - Himself
Screenplay
Production: Interstellar Media Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $1M
Original Language: en
Themes
Sky Phenomena: Aurora and Stars
Keywords
telescope, space, universe, cosmology, astronomy, astrophysics, galileo
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is 400 Years of the Telescope about?
- 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.
- Who directed 400 Years of the Telescope?
- 400 Years of the Telescope was directed by Kris Koenig.
- Who stars in 400 Years of the Telescope?
- 400 Years of the Telescope stars Neil deGrasse Tyson, Lawrence Krauss, Wendy Freedman, Mark Giampapa.
- How long is 400 Years of the Telescope?
- 400 Years of the Telescope has a runtime of 56m (56 minutes).
- What genre is 400 Years of the Telescope?
- 400 Years of the Telescope is a Documentary film.
- What is the budget of 400 Years of the Telescope?
- 400 Years of the Telescope had a budget of $1M.
- Where was 400 Years of the Telescope produced?
- 400 Years of the Telescope was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of 400 Years of the Telescope?
- The themes of 400 Years of the Telescope include: Sky Phenomena: Aurora and Stars.