400 Years of the Telescope
“A journey of science, technology, and thought.”
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.
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400 Years of the Telescope - HD Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-02-23
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 6, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kris Koenig
- Screenplay & Story
- Donald Goldsmith, Albert van Helden, Kris Koenig
- Original Title
- 400 Years of the Telescope
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 56m
- Production Budget
- $1.2M
- Production Studios
- Interstellar Media Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kris Koenig
Donald Goldsmith, Albert van Helden, Kris Koenig
Department Leadership Roster
Kris Koenig
Director
Donald Goldsmith
Writer
Albert van Helden
Writer
Kris Koenig
Writer
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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What is 400 Years of the Telescope about?
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.
Who directed 400 Years of the Telescope?
400 Years of the Telescope was directed by Kris Koenig.
Who stars in 400 Years of the Telescope?
The principal cast of 400 Years of the Telescope includes Neil deGrasse Tyson, Lawrence Krauss, Wendy Freedman, Mark Giampapa.
When was 400 Years of the Telescope released and how long is it?
400 Years of the Telescope was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 56m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for 400 Years of the Telescope?
400 Years of the Telescope holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).