400 Years of the Telescope
Wednesday, November 23 at 10 p.m.
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This visually stunning program chronicles a sweeping journey, from 1609, when Galileo revealed mankind’s place in the galaxy, to today’s thrilling quests to discover new worlds in the universe. Narrated by NOVA’s Neil deGrasse Tyson, the compelling program takes viewers on an adventure through the heavens and around the globe, visiting the world’s leading astronomers, cosmologists and observatories.
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