Telescope
Telescope
Clip: 425518_1_1
Year Shot: 1967
(Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 1767
Original Film: 040-101-04
HD: N/A
Location: England - Sir Isaac Newton Telescope
Timecode: -
The largest telescope in Europe goes into operation in England. The 8-foot-wide mirror will transfer the image of distant stars to photographic plates. It's accurate to one-millionth of an inch. The Sir Isaac Newton Telescope is shown from a fare. Various shots are made from within the observatory. A technician works the positioning controls. There is a cool shot of the lens opening to take in light. Spinning dials.