Space science: the sun as a star

Compares the sun with other stars on the basis of size, mass, temperature, brightness and composition. Gives the life story of a star and shows some of the work of scientists, including their understanding of fusion. Suitable for secondary level.

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Credits

production company

Coronet Films

Duration

00:13:28:00

Production places

United States

Production dates

1970

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

322803

Language

English

Subject categories

Childrens Films

Childrens Films → Children 12+

Educational & Instructional

Educational & Instructional → Instructional

Mathematics, Science & Technology → Science - Juvenile films

Mathematics, Science & Technology → Scientists

Mathematics, Science & Technology → Solar system

Mathematics, Science & Technology → Space and time

Mathematics, Science & Technology → Space sciences

Mathematics, Science & Technology → Stars - Formation

Mathematics, Science & Technology → Sun - Observations

Short films

Short films → Short films - United States

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Holdings

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)

16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)

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United States, 1970

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