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20111 seasonPeter Jones,Oliver Twinch
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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.

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What is Hunting the Edge of Space (2011) 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…

Who stars in Hunting the Edge of Space?

Hunting the Edge of Space stars Alex Filippenko (Self - Presenter), Alexandra Hall (Self - Presenter), Bill Latter (Self - Presenter), Charles Henry Bennett (Self - Presenter), Jim Bennett (Self - Presenter). The series was created by Oliver Twinch.

How many seasons does Hunting the Edge of Space have?

Hunting the Edge of Space has 1 seasons. There are 2 episodes in total.

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