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The William Herschel Telescope

Patrick Moore visits the island of La Palma where the William Herschel Telescope is about to come into operation. It is not only the largest telescope in the world, but probably the most accurate.

25 minutes

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Sat 18 Jul 198717:05
BBC Two except East, South East & Yorkshire

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  • Sun 12 Jul 198723:50
    BBC One except Northern Ireland
  • Mon 13 Jul 198700:25
    BBC One Northern Ireland
  • Sat 18 Jul 198717:05
    BBC Two except East, South East & Yorkshire

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