Exploration of Mars, The

Synopsis

NASA has sent four Mariner spacecraft close to Mars and landed two Viking spacecraft on it. Photographs and scientific data from experiments conducted on the surface were relayed to earth. Using these photographs and animation, describes the exploration of Mars and its geological history.

Language

English

Country

United States

Medium

Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 13 min.

Year of production

1981

Availability

Sale (video - Focal Point)

Uses

Secondary school students; college students.*

Subjects

Astronomy

Keywords

Mars; planets; space exploration

Production Company

Name

Graphic Films Ltd

Sponsor

Name

NASA

Web

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

Notes

use for National Aeronautics & Space Administration

Distributor

Name

Focal Point Audio Visual Ltd

Email

cservice@focalpointvideo.co.uk

Web

http://www.focalpoint.f9.co.uk/ External site opens in new window

Phone

023 92665249

Fax

023 9269 5723

Address

251 Copnor Road
Portsmouth
Hants
PO3 5EE

Notes

Mail order retailer of resources for schools.