Galaxies and the Universe
- Date
1959
- Summary
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Explores astronomy's present conception of the universe. Reviews the physical make-up of the Milky Way Galaxy and its rotation and motion through space, explains how galaxies are classified, and discusses two conceptions of the evolution of galaxies. Concludes with speculation concerning the possibilities of other planet systems supporting life similar to our own. Features James S. Pickering of the American Museum, Hayden Planetarium.
- Contributors
James S. Pickering; Metropolitan Educational Television Association; The American Museum-Hayden Planetarium; Yanna Kroyt Brandt; Alan Beaumont; Tom Cohen; Hal Anderson; Helene Thomas; Beth Leibowitz; Anita Kapp
- Publishers
National Educational Television; Indiana University Audio-Visual Center
- Genre
Educational
- Subject
Astronomy
- 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: 7835285; Other: GR00467644; MDPI Barcode: 40000003297704
Access Restrictions
This item is accessible by: the public.