Learning on ScreenMysteries of the Universe
- Synopsis
- Looks at 20th-century advances in physics and astronomy that have led to greater knowledge about the universe. Explores the contributions of Hale, Leavitt, and Hubble, together with the new physics of space, time and gravity. Looks beyond the visible universe to investigate radio signals from space, black holes, dark matter and the Big Bang. Follow the quest for quarks and the ‘fundamental force’ and looks ahead to the fate of the universe.
- Series
- Science Odyssey, A: Series
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Medium
- Video; Videocassette. VHS (NTSC only). col. 120 min.
- Year of production
- 1998
- Availability
- Sale; 1999 sale: US$19.95 (+p&p)
- Subjects
- Astronomy; Physics
- Keywords
- astronomical observations; cosmology; universe
Credits
- Cast
Charles Osgood
Production Company
- Name
WGBH Boston
Sponsor
- Name
PBS
- Web
- http://www.pbs.org External site opens in new window
Distributor
- Name
Astronomical Society of the Pacific
- Web
- http://www.aspsky.org External site opens in new window
- Phone
- +1 415 337 2464
- Fax
- +1 415 337 5205
- Address
- 390 Ashton Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94112
USA
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