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  1. Optical Interferometry in Astronomy (1979 Film, Video)

    Subject
    Astronomy
    Distribution
    Film (16mm)

    Photography of the night sky and the vast amount of information obtained therein. Limiting factors on the resolution of large telescopes. Using optical interference patterns as measuring devices. Speckle...

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  2. Earth and Sky (2 Parts) (1958 Film)

    Subject
    Astronomy
    Distribution
    Film (16mm)

    Discusses the changing conceptions of the planetary system and the heavens. Part 1 shows how early thinking in Babylonia and Greece led up to the world picture of medieval Europe. Part 2 explains how between...

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  3. Countdown to the Invisible Universe (1987 Video)

    Subject
    Astronomy
    Distribution
    NOT AVAILABLE IN THE UK, Videocassette. VHS (NTSC only). col. 58 min., 1999 sale: US$19.95 (+p&p)

    Shows how the Infrared Astronomical Satellite (IRAS), catalogued details of the infrared sky through our galaxy and beyond. It has aided in the discovery of more than 20,000 new galaxies. Discusses the...

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  4. Controlling the Sky (1990 Video)

    Producer
    David Saunders
    Subject
    Information technology
    Distribution
    OUT OF DISTRIBUTION, Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 24 min.

    Examines on the interface between computer systems and the people who use them, looking at a project to update the air traffic control system in the US as an example. Although air traffic control uses an...

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  5. Acid from the Sky (1988 Video)

    Director
    Charles Dunstan
    Subject
    Environmental science
    Distribution
    OUT OF DISTRIBUTION, Videocassette. VHS. col. 44 min.

    Explains the sources of acid rain, the chemical processes in the atmosphere and the effects on the soils, especially those with a more sensitive mineral and nutrient balance. Describes measures being taken...

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  6. Atmospheric Convection and Simulation (1980 Video)

    Subject
    Physics
    Distribution
    OUT OF DISTRIBUTION, Videocassette. VHS. col. 32 min.

    Nature of convection in the atmosphere (time-lapse of cumulus over sun-heated mountains) and in the laboratory (tank demonstration). Description of ‘meteotron’ and shots of experiments in 1978-79 to...

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  7. Savage Skies (1996 Video)

    Producer
    Bill Jones
    Subject
    Physics
    Distribution
    Sale, DVD (Region 2 PAL, 200 minutes), £9.18

    Series examining extreme weather conditions and their effects, using footage taken by those caught up on the events and their first-hand accounts. 1) Thunderhead clouds, thunderstorms, ‘lightning...

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  8. Theatreland (2009)

    Subject
    Drama
    Distribution
    Sale, DVD (Region 2 PAL, 240 minutes), £19.99

    This programme follows the Theatre Royal Haymarket’s busy daily life from the front of house team dealing with the public, to the production teams backstage working to get a new production up and running,...

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