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  1. Astronomy in Prehistoric Britain (1971 Video)

    Subject
    Astronomy
    Distribution
    Hire, Videotape reel. RCA 2 in. b&w. 53 min.

    Introduction to the hypotheses of Alexander Thom on prehistoric observational astronomy. The method by which such observations might have been made is explained with the aid of diagrams and animation. The...

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  2. Think Visual

    Date
    23 Mar 2015, 08:49
    Author
    Sergio Angelini
    Post Type
    BUFVC Article

    Catherine Chambers, Senior Producer at The Open University explores why storytelling is the key to engaging learners with short form video in informal and formal learning. About the author: Senior Producer...

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  3. Universe, The (1977 Film, Video)

    Director
    Lester Novros
    Subject
    Astronomy
    Distribution
    Film (16mm)

    Describes the modern concept of the universe. A brief account of observational methods, telescopes, rockets and satellites. Shows the accretion of galaxies, the formation of stars and planetary systems, and...

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  4. Measuring Shadows (1980 Video)

    Subject
    Astronomy; Physics
    Distribution
    OUT OF DISTRIBUTION, Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 25 min.

    Shows how scientists using the world’s largest optical telescopes have explored the origins of the universe. Ranges from Kant’s early speculations to Edwin Hubble’s observational evaluation of a...

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  5. Vanished Brilliance (1980 Video)

    Subject
    Astronomy; Physics
    Distribution
    OUT OF DISTRIBUTION, Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 25 min.

    Through recent observations made by radio telescopes scientists are now beginning to understand the origin of the universe, which had a hot and explosive beginning. As a result galaxies were formed during...

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  6. Planets, The. Part 1: Children of the Sun (1985 Video)

    Subject
    Astronomy
    Distribution
    OUT OF DISTRIBUTION, Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 30 min.

    Begins with an historical look at our knowledge of the solar system, from the ancient stone circles to the Greek view that the sun and planets rotated around the earth. Galileo and his opposing view is...

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