Overview

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.

Cast

Alex Filippenko, Alexandra Hall, Bill Latter, Charles Henry Bennett, Jim Bennett, Ronald Bissinger, David Charbonneau, Michael Hoskin

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Frequently asked

What is "Hunting the Edge of Space" about?

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.

When was "Hunting the Edge of Space" released?

Hunting the Edge of Space was released in 2011.

Who stars in "Hunting the Edge of Space"?

The cast includes Alex Filippenko, Alexandra Hall, Bill Latter, Charles Henry Bennett.

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