Hunting the Edge of Space

A calm, curious tour through centuries of stargazing, mixing reenactments with clear explanations that make big ideas feel accessible and quietly wondrous.

Created by

David Axelrod, Oliver Twinch

Genres

Documentary

Starring

Alex Filippenko, Alexandra Hall, Bill Latter

Overview

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.

How it feels

Earnest, warm and uplifting. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Science, exploration, technology, faith

Content

Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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