Moon, The: A Giant Step in Geology

Synopsis

Shows scientists at Houston’s Lunar Receiving Laboratory analysing lunar rocks samples brought back by astronauts. Animated segments illustrate the origins of lunar topography. Other segments show how lunar rocks provide clues to the geological history of the moon and the earth.

Language

English

Country

United States

Medium

Film; Film. 16mm. sd. col. 24 min.

Technical information

Black-and-white / Sound

Year of production

1977

Availability

OUT OF DISTRIBUTION

Uses

Introductory material for 1st-year geology and astronomy students.

Subjects

Astronomy; Geology

Keywords

moon; moon rocks

Credits

Contributor

Elbert A King

Distribution Formats

Type

Film

Format

16mm

Production Company

Name

Media-Four Productions

Sponsor

Name

American Geological Institute

Distributor

Name

National Education Video Library

Contact

John Lovell

Email

tryfannevl@aol.com

Phone

01286 676001 or 07768 105467

Fax

01286 676001

Address

Arfon House
Bontnewydd
Caernarvon
Gwynned
LL54 7UN

Notes

Formerly the National Audio Visual (Aids) Library. No longer holds 16mm material. Retains the negatives and copyright to the EFVA material, but have no viewing copies. Video only. (1/97) Alternative address might be Arfon House, Bontnewydd, Caernarvon, Gwynned LL54 7UN Telephone/Fax 01286 676001