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Understanding the universe an introduction to astronomy /
- Title
- Understanding the universe [videorecording] : an introduction to astronomy / Alex Filippenko ; produced by Tamara Stonebarger ; directed by Robert Moss.
- Publication
- Springfield, VA Teaching Company, 1997.
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Not available - Please for assistance. | Moving image | Use in library | VCASS 6 pt. 5 | Off-site |
Not available - Please for assistance. | Moving image | Use in library | VCASS 6 pt.1 | Off-site |
Not available - Please for assistance. | Moving image | Use in library | VCASS 6 pt.2 | Off-site |
Not available - Please for assistance. | Moving image | Use in library | VCASS 6 pt.3 | Off-site |
Not available - Please for assistance. | Moving image | Use in library | VCASS 6 pt.4 | Off-site |
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- Description
- 5 pts. (each containing 2 videocassettes, 376 min.) : sd., col.; 1/2 in.
- Summary
- Alex Filippenko presents lectures for a course which is designed to provide a non-technical description of modern astronomy, including the structure and evolution of planets, stars, galaxies, and the universe as a whole.
- Series Statement
- SuperStar teachers
- Alternative Title
- A universe of galaxies.
- Birth and life of the universe.
- Introduction to astronomy
- Solar system.
- Stars and their lives.
- Unlocking the secrets of the heavens.
- Subjects
- Credits (note)
- Producer, Tamara Stonebarger ; director, Robert Moss.
- System Details (note)
- VHS format.
- Contents
- pt. 1. UNLOCKING THE SECRETS OF THE HEAVENS: Lectures 1-4 on tape 1: 1. A grand tour of the cosmos. 2. Journey through space and time. 3. Light--the supreme informant. 4. The fingerprints of atoms. Lectures 5-8 on tape 2: 5. Tools of the trade. 6. Space telescopes and the celestial sphere. 7. Our sun--the nearest star. 8. Lunar phases and glorious eclipses -- pt. 2. THE SOLAR SYSTEM: Lectures 9-12 on tape 1: 9. The early history of astronomy. 10. The Copernican revolution. 11. On the shoulders of giants. 12. One small step--the earth and moon. Lectures 13-16 on tape 2: 13. Paradise lost--Venus and Mars. 14. Planetary behemoths--Jupiter and Saturn.
- 15. Distant worlds and solar system debris. 16. Comets and catastrophic collisions -- pt. 3. THE STARS AND THEIR LIVES: Lectures 17-20 on tape 1: 17. Distant suns. 18. Social stars--binaries and clusters. 19. Nature's nuclear reactors. 20. The fate of our sun. Lectures 21-24 on tape 2: 21. Exploding stars--celestial fireworks! 22. The corpses of massive stars. 23. Hearts of darkness. 24. The quest for Black Holes -- pt. 4. A UNIVERSE OF GALAXIES: Lectures 25-28 on tape 1: 25. Starting at home--the Milky Way. 26. One giant leap--other galaxies. 27. The dark side of matter. 28. The birth and life of galaxies. Lectures 29-32 on tape 2: 29. Quasars--cosmic powerhouses. 30. In the belly of the beast.
- 31. Are we alone? : the search begins. 32. Communicating with extraterrestrials -- pt. 5. THE BIRTH AND LIFE OF THE UNIVERSE: Lectures 33-36 on tape 1: 33. The expansion of the universe. 34. The age of the universe. 35. The geometry and fate of the universe. 36. Einstein's biggest blunder. Lectures 37-40 on tape 2: 37. Echoes of the Big Bang. 38. In the beginning. 39. The ultimate free lunch. 40. A universe of universes.
- Owning Institutions
- Princeton University Library