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Star System: Xi Ursae Majoris

Synopsis
Shows some of the dynamic characteristics of this multiple star system located about 26 light-years from the sun. A zoom-in reveals a visual binary. After showing the primary and companion moving in orbit. the two stars are examined more closely and shown to be spectroscopic binaries.
Series
Explorations in Space and Time, Series
Language
English
Country
United States
Medium
Film; Film. 16mm. col. 8 min.
Technical information
Black-and-white / Sound
Year of production
1973
Availability
Hire
Uses
Introductory courses.
Subjects
Astronomy
Keywords
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
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