TV series
Hunting the Edge of Space
2011, English. Created by Oliver Twinch & David Axelrod.
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.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 2
- Episode length
- 53 min
- Status
- Ended in 2011
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Latest episode
S1 E2: The Ever Expanding Universe
Aired 12 May 2011
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Oliver TwinchCreator
- David AxelrodCreator
- Alex FilippenkoSelf - Presenter · 2 ep
- Alexandra HallSelf - Presenter · 2 ep
- Bill LatterSelf - Presenter · 2 ep
- Charles Henry BennettSelf - Presenter · 2 ep
- Jim BennettSelf - Presenter · 2 ep
- Ronald BissingerSelf - Presenter · 2 ep
- David CharbonneauSelf - Presenter · 2 ep
- Michael HoskinSelf - Presenter · 2 ep
- Wendy FreedmanSelf - Presenter · 2 ep
Details
- First aired
- 5 May 2011
- Last aired
- 12 May 2011
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Documentary
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Hunting the Edge of Space: quick answers
Is Hunting the Edge of Space worth watching?
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How many seasons of Hunting the Edge of Space are there?
Hunting the Edge of Space has 1 season and 2 episodes, about 53 minutes each.
Is Hunting the Edge of Space finished?
Yes. Hunting the Edge of Space ended in 2011, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Hunting the Edge of Space on?
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Hunting the Edge of Space parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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What shows are like Hunting the Edge of Space?
If you liked Hunting the Edge of Space, try How Do They Do It?, The Real History of Science Fiction, Through the Wormhole.
Who created Hunting the Edge of Space?
Hunting the Edge of Space was created by Oliver Twinch and David Axelrod and stars Alex Filippenko, Alexandra Hall, Bill Latter.