S11·E8 Lord Rosse's Great Telescope
Synopsis
From 1845 until 1917 the biggest telescope in the world was the 72-inch reflector built and operated by Lord Rosse at his Irish home.
Patrick Moore visits Birr Castle in County Offaly, Eire, to discuss with the present Lord Rosse his great - grandfather's remarkable achievement in constructing the huge telescope, and his use of it to establish the spiral nature of galaxies.
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When did Season 11 Episode 8 of The Sky at Night air?
Season 11, Episode 8 ('Lord Rosse's Great Telescope') originally aired on July 21, 1967.
How long is Season 11 Episode 8 ('Lord Rosse's Great Telescope')?
The episode follows the standard broadcast runtime for The Sky at Night.
What happens in The Sky at Night Season 11 Episode 8?
From 1845 until 1917 the biggest telescope in the world was the 72-inch reflector built and operated by Lord Rosse at his Irish home. Patrick Moore visits Birr Castle in County Offaly, Eire, to discuss with the present Lord Rosse his great - grandfather's remarkable achievement in constructing the ...
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