The Telescope

Season 1 Episode 1

Look back in time to see how humans invented the telescope.

Meet the brilliant minds throughout history, from Galileo to Edwin Hubble, responsible for creating the telescope. Today, their invention allows humanity to reach the furthest limits of seeing – 13 billion light-years out.

AIR DATE 4/17/19

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Sunday, Jul 20 at 1pm TPT 2
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Sunday, Jul 20 at 4pm TPT 2

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