Algol, The Demon Star

Synopsis

Algol, or Beta Persei, is a representative eclipsing binary system. The film presents the properties of Algol and the methods used by astronomers to infer the physical characteristics of this star system. At a speeded-up time rate the blinking of Algol is shown and then the light curve. The orbit is rotated so that it is seen face-on and Algol is discussed as an example of a spectroscope binary. Computer animation for the series was created using an IBM 369/75 digital computer and a Calcomp 890 Microfilm Recorder

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

Subjects

Astronomy

Keywords

computer animation; 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

http://bufvc.ac. External site opens in new window

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.