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400 Years of the Telescope (2009): Cast

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400 Years of the Telescope is a 2009 documentary directed by Kris Koenig, starring Neil deGrasse Tyson as Narrator (voice), Lawrence Krauss and Mark Giampapa. It runs 56 minutes.

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400 Years of the Telescope (2009) movie poster
Released
Runtime
56 min
Director
Kris Koenig
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is 400 Years of the Telescope About?

The premise of 400 Years of the Telescope without spoilers.

A journey through science, technology and ideas, this documentary traces the telescope’s evolution from Galileo’s first experiments to today’s cutting‑edge cosmological discoveries. Featuring interviews with leading astronomers and physicists, it shows how the instrument reshaped humanity’s view of the heavens and drives modern astrophysics.

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Cast & crew

400 Years of the Telescope Cast & Characters

Neil deGrasse Tyson leads the cast as Narrator (voice), with Lawrence Krauss and Mark Giampapa. Directed by Kris Koenig; 4 actors are credited in all.

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400 Years of the Telescope FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of 400 Years of the Telescope, each answered in a sentence.

How long is 400 Years of the Telescope?

400 Years of the Telescope runs 56 minutes.

When was 400 Years of the Telescope released?

400 Years of the Telescope was released on January 6, 2009.

Who directed 400 Years of the Telescope?

400 Years of the Telescope was directed by Kris Koenig.

Who is in the cast of 400 Years of the Telescope?

400 Years of the Telescope stars Neil deGrasse Tyson as Narrator (voice), Lawrence Krauss and Mark Giampapa, among 4 credited actors.

Does 400 Years of the Telescope have a post-credit scene?

No. 400 Years of the Telescope has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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