Isaac Newton Telescope, The

Synopsis

The manufacture, testing and installation of the Isaac Newton telescope. The grinding and polishing processes are shown and the assembly at the Royal Greenwich Observatory, Herstmonceux, Sussex.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Film; Film. 16mm. sd. col. 18 min.

Technical information

Black-and-white / Sound

Year of production

1968

Availability

OUT OF DISTRIBUTION

Uses

Background material for introductory courses.*

Subjects

Astronomy

Keywords

telescopes

Credits

Director

Peter Brown

Producer

F B Nicol

Cast

Michael Aspel

Distribution Formats

Type

Film

Format

16mm

Production Company

Name

Turners Film Productions

Sponsor

Name

Parsons, C A

Distributor

Name

Grubb Parsons