Europe to the Stars
A journey behind the scenes at the most productive ground-based observatory in the world: the European Southern Observatory.
Discover the science, the history, the technology and the people. Learn how the best places in the world are located for observing, how gigantic telescopes are built and what mysteries of the Universe they are revealing.
The story of the European Southern Observatory is not only one of cosmic curiosity, courage and perseverance; but also a story of designing, building and operating the most powerful ground-based telescopes on the planet.
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Film Type
Length: 30min
KS3 - KS5 / Adults
Also available in German