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Light Fantastic
Sir Patrick Moore charts the development of the telescope over four centuries and fasts forward to meet the astronaut who repaired the Hubble Space Telescope. Dr Chris Lintott visits some modern day astronomical leviathans.
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Sat 10 Jan 200914:05
BBC Two except Yorkshire
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Who invented the telescope?
Duration: 04:58
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Kitt Peak National Observatory
Duration: 06:07
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The large telescopes
Duration: 06:07
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Patrick Moore |
| Presenter | Chris Lintott |
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