The Large and the Small

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Date
1957
Summary
Shows how man has learned to measure quantities beyond his sight and grasp.  Uses diagrams to explain how the size of the earth was discovered in classical times.  Examines modern problems of extreme scale including the universe and size of viruses.  Features Dr. Philippe LeCorbeiller, Professor of Physics, Harvard University.  (WGBH-TV) Kinescope.
Contributors
Philippe Lecorbeiller; WGBH-TV; Lowell Institute Cooperative Broadcasting Council
Publishers
National Educational Television; Indiana University Audio-Visual Center
Genre
Educational
Subjects
Science; Measurement
Collection
National Educational Television
Unit
IUL Moving Image Archive
Language
English
Rights Statement
No Copyright - United States
Physical Description
1 film reel (29 min.) sound,black and white/monochrome; 16 mm
Other Identifiers
Catalog Key: 7834928; Other: GR00466477; MDPI Barcode: 40000003113810

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