Minor Members of the Solar System

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Date
1959
Summary
Discusses the small objects or debris that travel in and out among the planets in the solar system.  Uses diagrams, models, and photographs to show and explain the physical make-up, size, movements, and origin of asteroids, comets, and meteors. Describes the major comets that orbit in the solar system including the visit of Haley's comet in 1910.  Tells about the formation of meteors and meteorites and shows examples.  Feature 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; Helene Thomas; Beth Leibowitz; Hal Anderson; 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 (33 min.) sound,black and white/monochrome; 16 mm
Other Identifiers
Catalog Key: 7835277; Other: GR00467649; MDPI Barcode: 40000003297696

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