Fingerprints of the Stars
- Date
1959
- Summary
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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
Access Restrictions
This item is accessible by: the public.