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  1. Newton’s Optics (2011)

    Subject
    Astronomy; Physics

    This Learning Object consists of a three vodcasts by Jim Bennett, Director of the Oxford Museum of the History of Science, on the Newtonian telescope - why Newton designed it, and how it fits into the story...

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  2. Lego Antikythera Mechanism (2011)

    Director
    John Pavlus
    Subject
    Astronomy; Engineering

    Video of a fully functioning replica (made from Lego) of the Antikythera Mechanism, an ancient scientific instrument designed to calculate astronomical positions and lunar events with unprecedented accuracy....

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  3. Newtonians, The (1992 Video)

    Producer
    Robert Philip
    Subject
    Physics
    Distribution
    Off-air recording licence Sale, Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 24 min., 1998 sale: £145.00 (+VAT +p&p)

    Examines the influence of Newton on scientific thinking in the 18th century, and the rise of what became known as Newtonianism. Discusses ‘Principia Mathematica’ and ‘Optics’, which gave rise to the...

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  4. Long Road to the West, The (1991 Video)

    Producer
    Vivienne King
    Subject
    Business studies
    Distribution
    Sale, Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 50 min., 2000 sale: £99.00 (+VAT +p&p)

    Looks at the problems facing optics company Carl Zeiss Jena and other scientific endeavours in the former East Germany. A year after German reunification the company faces bankruptcy. Asks if eastern...

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  5. Experimenting with Vela (1990 Video)

    Subject
    Technology
    Distribution
    OUT OF DISTRIBUTION, Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 20 min.

    Shows how to make minor adjustments to the zero setting of the analogue channels, add eroms, upgrade the memory, add a backup batter to keep data in memory when VELA is disconnected from its usual power supply.

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  6. Introducing Vela (1990 Video)

    Subject
    Science
    Distribution
    OUT OF DISTRIBUTION, Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 18 min.

    A programme for the absolute beginner which provides a step-by-step guide starting from the moment the instrument is unpacked. Explains how to set it up, illustrates basic programming and shows how to avoid...

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  7. Projects with Vela (1990 Video)

    Subject
    Science
    Distribution
    OUT OF DISTRIBUTION, Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 18 min.

    Demonstrates a number of different projects in physics, chemistry and biology which make use of VELA.

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