400 Years of the Telescope

Synopsis

Galileo Galilei first turned a telescope toward the night sky in the early 17th century, revealing the moons of Jupiter and transforming astronomy. "400 Years of the Telescope" features interviews with leading scientists, including Neil deGrasse Tyson and Lawrence Krauss, who discuss the evolution of telescope technology. The film covers significant advancements from Galileo's time to contemporary discoveries in deep space, filmed at renowned institutions like the European Southern Observatory and Harvard University. It premiered at the American Astronomical Society's meeting in January 2009.