New Visions of the Universe

Synopsis

Describes different means of observing the universe from the earth. Describes the universe today, granulation of the sun, magnetic fields, eruptions on the sun and their effects on the earth. Discusses the instruments used in the exploration and observation of the universe: classical optical instruments e.g. the 3.5 metre diameter Franco-Canadian telescope in Hawaii, interference telescopes, photon-counting telescopes, radiowave receivers and recent discoveries in radioastronomy which they have led to - e.g. pulsars, quasars, instruments for the study of hydrogen and ultraviolet radiation. Describes each instrument, the discoveries that each has led to, and a commentary by a researcher who has used the equipment.

Language

English

Country

France

Medium

Film; Video; Film. 16mm. sd. col. 26 min. Videocassette. VHS. col. 26 min.

Technical information

Black-and-white / Sound

Year of production

1981

Availability

OUT OF DISTRIBUTION

Uses

First-year introductory material.*

Subjects

Astronomy

Keywords

radioastronomy; telescopes; universe

Distribution Formats

Type

Film

Format

16mm

Distributor

Name

French Scientific Film Library