The Mount Wilson Observatory
- Episode aired Oct 23, 1983
In 1917 astronomy entered a new era. The 100-inch reflecting telescope on Mount Wilson in California was completed. It was far more powerful than any existing telescope, and soon led to the ... Read allIn 1917 astronomy entered a new era. The 100-inch reflecting telescope on Mount Wilson in California was completed. It was far more powerful than any existing telescope, and soon led to the discovery that we live in an expanding universe.In 1917 astronomy entered a new era. The 100-inch reflecting telescope on Mount Wilson in California was completed. It was far more powerful than any existing telescope, and soon led to the discovery that we live in an expanding universe.