The Mount Wilson Observatory
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. Patrick Moore visits the observatory and talks to some of the astronomers who are working there.
Episode Details
Air date, runtime, timezone, and episode position.
Season
27
Episode
11
Air Date
23/Oct/1983
Air Time
22:00
Runtime
—
Overview
Episode summary.
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.
Episode Navigation
Move between previous and next episodes.