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The Journey to Palomar DVD

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Item #: WC3912
The film traces the story of the Chicago-born astronomer George Ellery Hale, considered the father of astrophysics, as he struggles personally and professionally to build the greatest telescopes of the 20th century at the Yerkes and Mount Wilson Observatories, and finally the 20-year effort to build the million-pound telescope on Palomar mountain beginning i... ... More
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The film traces the story of the Chicago-born astronomer George Ellery Hale, considered the father of astrophysics, as he struggles personally and professionally to build the greatest telescopes of the 20th century at the Yerkes and Mount Wilson Observatories, and finally the 20-year effort to build the million-pound telescope on Palomar mountain beginning in the 1930s. Hale's observatories revolutionized our understanding of the universe.

Production Year: 2008
Director: Todd Mason, Robin Mason
Discs: 1
Language track: English
Audio Format: Stereo
Aspect Ratio: 4x3 Full Screen


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Jim S. reviewed The Journey to Palomar DVD
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Excellent
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Very enjoyable and educational. I didnt know very much about Hale but now I do. Thanks for the information.
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Lisa reviewed The Journey to Palomar DVD
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fantastic DVD
Review by Lisa review stating fantastic DVD
so incredibly interesting and well done. I was glued to the set.
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Jack W. reviewed The Journey to Palomar DVD
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YOU WONT GO WRONG WITH THIS PROGRAM
Review by Jack W. review stating YOU WONT GO WRONG WITH THIS PROGRAM
If you enjoy History and Science, this is the episode for you. Best of the best.

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