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Looks at the different stages in the birth and death of stars. Divided into 2 sections: Part 1 (13 minutes) explains how stars are composed of hydrogen and helium and how these gases fuel them; how all...
The panel, chaired by Colin Blakemore and consisting of Barrie Jones, Julian Hiscox, Monica Grady, and Bob Lambourne discuss whether there is other life in the universe - either on other worlds, in deep...
Explores the study of space through the use of optical radio telescopes, satellites and computer modelling. Shows how astronomers use different language technologies to develop a picture of the universe....
Combines simple, practical demonstrations and real-world examples to introduce the sphere. Subject areas covered include: the earth as a sphere; great and small circles; definitions of latitude and...
Investigates the nature and processes of the sun, and includes footage taken by the space probes SOHO and Ulysses. Explores the structure of the sun as well as solar phenomena such a sunspots, solar...
One of a series of 13 short films about remarkable scientific discoveries by Nobel prizewinners and their colleagues. Looks at the work of Nobel Prizewinners on the cosmos. Subjects covered include the...
A 6-part series using state-of-the-art computer graphics to demonstrate the beautiful, astonishing and often dangerous phenomena of the Universe. Presented by Sam Neill. Individual programmes are: 1) Star...
Recreation of the life and work of the Italian astronomer and mathematician Galileo. Includes dramatisations, contemporary images and comment and interpretation by historians Les Prince and Joel Roderick.
Explains how by analysing the light from stars we can deduce everything we know about stars. Covers: radiation and wind from the sun (spectra, temperature, elements); history of classification of spectra;...
In June 2000 the Hubble telescope showed how and why galaxies are created, revealing the existence of supermassive black holes in every galaxy so far observed, including the Milky Way. Scientists are...
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