R4 Documentary - NOW!

[Stub Mandrel]

Not sure this is the best topic to post this, but there's a documentary on early reflecting telescopes and their astronomers on R4 right now.

[Alfian]

Much appreciated. Missed the beginning but I am now tuned in.

[AllanJ]

Thanks, I'll get it on iPlayer (soon to be renamed iPayer)

[michaelmorris]

Thanks for the heads up. I too will try to remember to find in on iPlayer

[JamesF]

Anyone know what the programme was called?  I might be able to pick it up on iplayer or grab a repeat when I get back home.

James

[AllanJ]

It was:  Seeing Is Believing - The Leviathan of Parsonstown. I downloaded it and listened just now, while simultaneously browsing the internet for pictures and other info. The programme  set the telescope into its context of scientific debate rather well. I didn't know it had been restored, so if I ever go on holiday in central Ireland it might be on my itinerary.