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  1. Algol, The Demon Star (1973 Film)

    Subject
    Astronomy
    Distribution
    Film (16mm)

    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...

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  2. Doppler Effect in Sound and Light, The (1973 Film)

    Subject
    Astronomy; Physics
    Distribution
    Film (16mm)

    The relationship between motion, both radial and transverse, and resulting changes in apparent wavelength is illustrated for sound and light. The use of the Doppler effect in astronomy is indicated. Teaching...

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  3. Motions of Attracting Bodies (1973 Film)

    Subject
    Astronomy; Physics
    Distribution
    Film (16mm)

    Designed to help the student develop an intuitive feel for the full range of possible orbits of gravitationally attracting bodies by showing the motion, bound and unbound, under various initial conditions.

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  4. Motions of Stars, The (1973 Film)

    Subject
    Astronomy
    Distribution
    Film (16mm)

    Illustrates the proper motion of stars in various sky regions by simulating the observed motion with a time rate of 7200 years per second. The parallactic motion of Aldebaran and Vega is shown with high...

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  5. Planetary Motion and Kepler’s Laws (1973 Film)

    Subject
    Astronomy; Physics
    Distribution
    Film (16mm)

    Uses an exact computer model of the solar system to show the orbits of the planets. Zoom transitions are used to show scale, and Kepler’s laws are illustrated.

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  6. Sirius and the White Dwarf (1973 Film)

    Subject
    Astronomy
    Distribution
    Film (16mm)

    Sirius is located in the sky, and the wavy proper motion of Sirius A reveals the presence of an invisible companion. Upon closer examination, Sirius B is observed and found to be a white dwarf star. Teaching...

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  7. Star Clusters (1973 Film)

    Subject
    Astronomy
    Distribution
    Film (16mm)

    Proper motion of the Pleiades and the Hyades is shown, and the convergence of the Hyades cluster is clearly apparent. Open clusters are contrasted in structure and distribution with globular clusters. A...

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  8. Star System: Xi Ursae Majoris (1973 Film)

    Subject
    Astronomy
    Distribution
    Film (16mm)

    Shows some of the dynamic characteristics of this multiple star system located about 26 light-years from the sun. A zoom-in reveals a visual binary. After showing the primary and companion moving in orbit....

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