S27·E11 The Mount Wilson Observatory
Synopsis
In 1917 astronomy entered a new era. The great 100-inch reflecting telescope on Mount Wilson in California was completed. It was far more powerful than any existing telescope, and it soon led to the discovery that we live in an expanding universe. Mount Wilson Observatory is still in full use. Patrick Moore visits the observatory and talks to some of the astronomers who are working there.
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When did Season 27 Episode 11 of The Sky at Night air?
Season 27, Episode 11 ('The Mount Wilson Observatory') originally aired on October 23, 1983.
How long is Season 27 Episode 11 ('The Mount Wilson Observatory')?
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What happens in The Sky at Night Season 27 Episode 11?
In 1917 astronomy entered a new era. The great 100-inch reflecting telescope on Mount Wilson in California was completed. It was far more powerful than any existing telescope, and it soon led to the discovery that we live in an expanding universe. Mount Wilson Observatory is still in full use. Patr...
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