400 Years of the Telescope
Subject:
Science & Health
Grade Levels:
6-8, 9-12
Source: PBS
This documentary chronicles a sweeping journey, from 1609 when Galileo revealed humankind's place in the galaxy to today's quests to discover new worlds in the universe.
60-minute runtime; one-year copyright clearance.
Aug 10 Check local listings
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