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Hunting the Edge of Space

n 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.

English
  • Originally Aired June 20, 2012
  • Runtime 60 minutes
  • Special Position Airs before season 39, episode 12
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-PG
  • Network PBS
  • Special is Critical to Show's Story No
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