Cambridge Radio Telescope, The

Synopsis

Discusses the principles of aerial synthesis. Shows the setting up of the Cavendish Laboratory’s radio telescope: the making of the cables, aerial erection, connecting up of the radio frequency and control cables between the aerial and control room. The system is then seen in action.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Film; Film. 16mm. sd. col. 21 min.

Technical information

Black-and-white / Sound

Year of production

1976

Availability

Hire

Uses

First-year introductory courses in astronomy.*

Subjects

Astronomy

Keywords

radiotelescopes; telescopes

Distribution Formats

Type

Film

Format

16mm

Production Company

Name

British Insulated Callender’s Cables

Distributor

Name

Education Distribution Service

Email

info@edist.co.uk

Phone

01795 427614

Fax

01795 474871

Address

Education House, Drywall Estate
Murston
Sittingbourne, Kent
ME10 3RL