Discusses the solar system, the Milky Way and distant galaxies. Clarifies the meaning of the term “light year”. Includes a short history of the telescope.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
502234
Language
English
Subject categories
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Galaxies
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Milky Way
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Solar system
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Space sciences - History
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)