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Core astronomy, produced by Centre Communications, Inc. for Ambrose Video Publishing, Inc. ; producer, Ronald C. Meyer ; written by Ronald C. Meyer

Label
Core astronomy, produced by Centre Communications, Inc. for Ambrose Video Publishing, Inc. ; producer, Ronald C. Meyer ; written by Ronald C. Meyer
Language
eng
Characteristic
videorecording
Intended audience
Not rated
Main title
Core astronomy
Medium
videorecording DVD
Responsibility statement
produced by Centre Communications, Inc. for Ambrose Video Publishing, Inc. ; producer, Ronald C. Meyer ; written by Ronald C. Meyer
Runtime
38
Summary
Core astronomy is a unique approach to presenting, in a logical way, the discoveries relating to celestial objects, space and the physical universe as a whole, as well as the laws governing their behavior. Core astronomy examines the key points in the development of astronomy, beginning with Greek astronomer Ptolemy's earth centered paradigm to Nicolas Copernicus' introduction of a sun centered solar system, and Isaac Newton's three laws of motion. It then examines the discovery of Neptune, Einstein's theories of Special and General Relativity, Hubble's expanding universe, and the discoveries of quasars, white dwarfs, neutron stars, pulsars and black holes, and finally ends with astronomy's modern frontiers - the great attractor, dark matter and life existing on an extrasolar planet
Table Of Contents
130-1640. Ptolemy to Galileo -- 1688-1796. Newton to nebular theory of the solar system -- 1846. The planet Neptune is discovered -- 1905. Einstein's theories of special and general relativity -- 1929. The expanding universe -- 1963. Quasars -- 1967. White dwarfs, neutron stars, pulsars and black holes -- 1990. The great attractor and dark matter -- 2004. Organic material found on extrasolar planets
Technique
live action