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Understanding the universe : an introduction to astronomy Cover Image DVD DVD

Understanding the universe : an introduction to astronomy

Filippenko, Alexei V. (Author). Leven, Jon. (Added Author). Tate, Jay. (Added Author). Rhoades, Zachary H. (Added Author). Teaching Company. (Added Author).

Summary: Ninety-six lectures, divided into ten sections, are designed to provide a non-technical description of modern astronomy, including the structure and evolution of planets, stars, galaxies, and the universe as a whole. Updated edition integrates discoveries reported in the 2003 course and includes recent findings (through mid-2006).

Record details

  • ISBN: 1598032747
  • ISBN: 9781598032741
  • Physical Description: videodisc
    16 videodiscs (48 hr.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 course guidebook (viii, 562 pages).
  • Edition: 2nd ed.
  • Publisher: Springfield, VA : Teaching Co., �2007.

Content descriptions

General Note:
Course no. 1810.
Lectures produced in 2007.
Bibliography, etc. Note: Guide includes bibliography (pages 551-555) and supplementary reading list (p. 556-562).
Formatted Contents Note: pt. 1. Observing the heavens: Celestial sights for everyone. ; Disc 1. A grand tour of the cosmos. (ca. 32 min.) ; The rainbow connection. (ca. 30 min.) ; Sunrise, sunset. (ca. 32 min.) ; Bright objects in the night sky. (ca. 31 min.) ; Fainter phenomena in the night sky. (ca. 31 min.) ; Our sky through binoculars and telescopes. (ca. 30 min.) -- Disc 2. The celestial sphere. (ca. 33 min.) ; The reason for the seasons. (ca. 31 min.) ; Lunar phases and eerie lunar eclipses. (ca. 31 min.) ; Glorious total solar eclipses. (ca. 31 min.) ; More eclipse tales. (ca. 31 min.) ; Early studies of the solar system. (ca. 29 min.).
Restrictions on Access Note:
For home use or face-to-face teaching.
Creation/Production Credits Note: Camera, Jim Allen, Alexis Doty, Lonnie Anderson, Jack Dierken, Jared Bourgeouis, Will Savage.
Participant or Performer Note: Lecturer, Alex Filippenko.
Target Audience Note:
College students and adults.
System Details Note:
DVD.

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Genre: Educational films.
Filmed lectures.
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  • 3 of 3 copies available at Northwest Indian College.

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