400 Years of the Telescope(2009)
A journey of science, technology, and thought.
400 Years of the Telescope Synopsis
A documentary chronicling the history of the telescope from the time of Galileo. Featuring interviews with leading scientists discussing Galileo's first use of the telescope to the latest discoveries in cosmology.
400 Years of the Telescope (2009) is a documentary film directed by Kris Koenig, released on January 6, 2009 with a runtime of 56m. It stars Neil deGrasse Tyson, Lawrence Krauss, Wendy Freedman and Mark Giampapa. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Kris Koenig
- Writers:
- Kris Koenig, Donald Goldsmith, Albert van Helden
- Production:
- Interstellar Media Productions
- Budget:
- $1,200,000
- Status:
- Released
400 Years of the Telescope (2009) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for 400 Years of the Telescope before you stream it.
400 Years of the Telescope Cast & Crew
Main cast
Neil deGrasse Tyson
as Narrator (voice)
Lawrence Krauss
as Himself
- Wendy Freedman
Wendy Freedman
as Herself
- Mark Giampapa
Mark Giampapa
as Himself
Key crew
Directed by Kris Koenig, written by Kris Koenig, Donald Goldsmith and Albert van Helden.
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400 Years of the Telescope Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 5 ratings.
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400 Years of the Telescope – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch 400 Years of the Telescope online?
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400 Years of the Telescope (2009) is available to stream on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in 400 Years of the Telescope?
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The main cast of 400 Years of the Telescope (2009) includes Neil deGrasse Tyson, Lawrence Krauss, Wendy Freedman and Mark Giampapa. The film was directed by Kris Koenig. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was 400 Years of the Telescope released?
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400 Years of the Telescope was released on January 6, 2009 and runs for 56m.
Is 400 Years of the Telescope worth watching?
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400 Years of the Telescope (2009) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for 400 Years of the Telescope?
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