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In space. Episode 8 / produced by Stuart Allan.
- Format:
- Video
- Series:
- Academic Video Online
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- SpaceShipOne (Spacecraft).
- Rockets (Aeronautics).
- Space sciences.
- Outer space--Exploration.
- Outer space.
- Venus (Planet)--Transit.
- Venus (Planet).
- Genre:
- Documentary films.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (24 min.)
- Place of Publication:
- Geelong, Victoria : Switch International, 2006.
- Language Note:
- In English.
- Original language in English.
- Summary:
- Transit of Venus: A rare event is witnessed in Greenwich, as Venus passes between the Sun and the Earth for the first time in a hundred years. NASA Telescope: A look at clouds of particles that tell key stories about the history of the universe. Romania Rocket Launch: Here we witness the launching of Romania's attempt at heading for the stars. Gamma Ray Probe: We are introduced to the swift satellite probe that picks up random bursts of gamma rays in the universe. Space Expo: A new exhibition that looks at all the facets of space and its future that captivate the human race. Tumbleweed: NASA scientists use the novel idea of wind to gather information for its Mars Rover expedition. Solar Sail: The dream of NASA to propel a vessel to the outer reaches of space using a giant sail that captures and harnesses energy from the sun. Ariane 5: This huge telecommunications satellite is a key project for the European's foray into the space race. Spaceship One: A look at the first private entries into the space world. Astronomy: We head to Greenwich in London for National Astronomy Week and the exhibitions on display.
- Notes:
- Title from resource description page (viewed July 15, 2014).
- OCLC:
- 885256943
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