Understanding the universe : an introduction to astronomy
Ninety-six lectures, divided into ten sections, are designed to provide a non-technical description of modern astronomy, including the structure and evolution of planets, stars, galaxies, and the universe as a whole. Updated edition integrates discoveries reported in the 2003 course and includes recent findings (through mid-2006).
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| Stamford | Available |
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| Educational films. Short films. Lectures. Science films. Video recordings. |
- ISBN: 1598032747
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Physical Description
videodisc
16 videodiscs (48 hr.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. - Edition 2nd ed.
- Publisher Springfield, VA : Teaching Co., [2007]
- Copyright ©2007
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Course no. 1810. Lectures produced in 2007. GMD: videodisc. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | pt. 1. Observing the heavens: Celestial sights for everyone. ; Disc 1. A grand tour of the cosmos. (ca. 32 min.) ; The rainbow connection. (ca. 30 min.) ; Sunrise, sunset. (ca. 32 min.) ; Bright objects in the night sky. (ca. 31 min.) ; Fainter phenomena in the night sky. (ca. 31 min.) ; Our sky through binoculars and telescopes. (ca. 30 min.) -- Disc 2. The celestial sphere. (ca. 33 min.) ; The reason for the seasons. (ca. 31 min.) ; Lunar phases and eerie lunar eclipses. (ca. 31 min.) ; Glorious total solar eclipses. (ca. 31 min.) ; More eclipse tales. (ca. 31 min.) ; Early studies of the solar system. (ca. 29 min.). |
| Restrictions on Access Note: | For home use or face-to-face teaching. |
| Creation/Production Credits Note: | Camera, Jim Allen, Alexis Doty, Lonnie Anderson, Jack Dierken, Jared Bourgeouis, Will Savage. |
| Participant or Performer Note: | Lecturer, Alex Filippenko. |
| Target Audience Note: | College students and adults. |
| System Details Note: | DVD. |
| Language Note: | In English. |