Fingerprints of the Stars

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Date
1959
Summary
Discusses the various instruments and methods used in gaining knowledge of stellar composition and in studying objects in space. Reviews the development of the telescope. Uses diagrams, photographs, and models to explain the importance of photography, the spectroscope, and radio-astronomy in unlocking the secrets of the universe. 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; Beth Leibowitz; Helene Thomas; 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: 7835280; Other: GR00467645; MDPI Barcode: 40000003297449

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