Core astronomy

Author

Ronald C Meyer

Call Number

• DVD 520 C7971 (CEN)

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Edition

Full screen version.

Languages

In English, with optional Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned.

Publication Information

New York : Ambrose Video, c2007.

Physical Description

1 videodisc (38 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.

Audience

Not rated.

Summary

Core astronomy presents 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. It 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.

Notes

Includes teacher's guide, quiz, timeline and images.

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.