Earth-Sun Relationship

Synopsis

Shows, by means of animation, how the sun and planets were formed. Explains how, through NASA’s probes, the Van Allen belt was discovered and how the earth is protected from solar wind and ion particles by the magnetosphere. Describes stellar evolution culminating in the supernova. Shows how a star dies.

Language

English

Country

United States

Medium

Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 6 min.

Year of production

1974

Availability

OUT OF DISTRIBUTION

Uses

First year astronomy courses.*

Subjects

Astronomy

Keywords

planets; sun

Production Company

Name

NASA

Web

http://www.nasa.gov/ External site opens in new window

Notes

use for National Aeronautics & Space Administration

Distributor

Name

British Interplanetary Society

Email

mail@bis-spaceflight.com

Web

http://www.bis-spaceflight.com/salesB.htm External site opens in new window

Phone

020 7735 3160

Address

27-29 South Lambeth Road
London
SW8 1SZ