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The William Herschel Telescope
Patrick Moore visits the island of La Palma where the William Herschel Telescope is about to come into operation. It is not only the largest telescope in the world, but probably the most accurate.
Last on
Sat 18 Jul 1987
17:05
Â鶹ÊÓƵAV Two except East, South East & Yorkshire
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A very accurate mirror
Duration: 01:33
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Engineering the William Herschel Telescope
Duration: 03:06
Broadcasts
Sun 12 Jul 1987 23:50Â鶹ÊÓƵAV One except Northern Ireland- Mon 13 Jul 1987 00:25Â鶹ÊÓƵAV One Northern Ireland
- Sat 18 Jul 1987 17:05Â鶹ÊÓƵAV Two except East, South East & Yorkshire
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