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Sirius and the White Dwarf

Synopsis
Sirius is located in the sky, and the wavy proper motion of Sirius A reveals the presence of an invisible companion. Upon closer examination, Sirius B is observed and found to be a white dwarf star. Teaching notes supplied.
Series
Explorations in Space and Time, Series
Language
English
Country
United States
Medium
Film; Film. 16mm. sd. col. 8 min.
Technical information
Black-and-white / Sound
Year of production
1973
Availability
Hire
Uses
Introductory courses in astronomy.*
Subjects
Astronomy
Keywords
Sirius; stars

Credits

Writer
M L Meeks

Distribution Formats

Type
Film
Format
16mm

Production Company

Name

USA

Distributor

Name

Higher Education Film & Video Library

Email
services@bufvc.ac.uk
Web
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Phone
020 7393 1503
Fax
020 7393 1555
Address
c/o British Universities Film & Video Council
77 Wells Street
London
W1T 3QJ
Notes
Catalogue available from British Universities Film & Video Council.

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