Uses simulation to show the space shuttle Enterprise placing a solar observatory into orbit. Describes the sun’s physical characteristics, explains its effect on earth and briefly the possibilities of solar energy.
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In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
506344
Language
English
Subject categories
Animation → Computer animation
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Solar energy
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Science - Study and teaching
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Astronomy
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Outer space - Exploration
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Science - Study and teaching
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Scientific satellites
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Solar energy
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Sun
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)