Planets, The. Part 7: Are we Alone?

Subtitle

Are we alone?

Synopsis

Earth is the only planet in the solar system to sustain life. Explains how the analysis of meteorites and comet observations give insights into the origins of the solar system. Infra-red telescopes in space have provided further evidence as to sun/planet formation and the search is now on for planetary systems around some of the stars nearer to earth. Planets are difficult to detect, giving off little heat and light, but the current theories suggest that the probability of other planetary systems is very great, increasing the chance of life elsewhere in the universe.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 30 min.

Year of production

1985

Availability

OUT OF DISTRIBUTION

Documentation

Accompanying book ‘The Planets’ by Heather Couper and Nigel Henbest (Pan).

Uses

Astronomers at all levels.*

Subjects

Astronomy

Keywords

planets; solar system; space exploration

Credits

Writer

Heather Couper

Cast

Heather Couper

Production Company

Name

Moving Picture Company

Sponsor

Name

Channel Four Television

Phone

071-396 4444

Address

LONDON
SW1P 2TX

Distributor

Name

Guild Sound & Vision

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