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Eyes on the Skies
Eyes on the Skies

Eyes on the Skies

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Documentary

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This movie explores the saga of the telescope over 400 years - the historical development, the scientific importance, the technological breakthroughs, and also the people behind this ground-breaking invention, their triumphs and failures.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

60 mins

Rating

3.7/10

Release Date

01 January 2008

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