When The Sun Stands Still: Kepler, Galileo & The Heavens
It was 400 years ago that Galileo Galilei opened the window to the skies with a telescope. In 1609 Johannes Kepler published his "Astronomia Nova" and in the proces s provided us with a new understanding of our solar system. To commemorate these scientific milestones, the UN declared 2009 the "International Year of Astronomy."
Videos
Cast and Crew
When The Sun Stands Still: Kepler, Galileo & The Heavens
It was 400 years ago that Galileo Galilei opened the window to the skies with a telescope. In 1609 Johannes Kepler published his "Astronomia Nova" and in the proces s provided us with a new understanding of our solar system. To commemorate these scientific milestones, the UN declared 2009 the "International Year of Astronomy."
Orignal Language
en
Duration
60 minutes
Genre
Status
Released
Release Data
2009-01-01
Production Companies
