Hunting the Edge of Space (2011)

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.

First aired

2011-05-05

Genres

Documentary

Seasons

1 (2 episodes)

Status

Ended

Created by

Oliver Twinch, David Axelrod

Directed / written by

Oliver Twinch, Peter Jones

TMDB rating

10.0/10 from 1 votes