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The William Herschel Telescope

Jul 12, 1987

Coming into operation shortly is a telescope that is not only one of the largest in the world, but probably the most accurate. The William Herschel telescope is on the summit of an extinct volcano on La Palma in the Canary Islands. Patrick Moore

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Season 31 Episodes13

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Photographing the Sky

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The Study of Variable Stars

Stellar Catastrophe

A Celebration

Air on Other Worlds

High Moon

The William Herschel Telescope

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The Roof of the World

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The Hunt for Planet Ten

The Exploding Star

Jodrell - The Listening Bank

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E12

A Telescope for Christmas?

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Where Are the Stars?

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Episode Summary

"The William Herschel Telescope" is episode 7 of The Sky at Night season 31. It aired on July 12, 1987.

Next: E8 · The Roof of the World Best of Season 31