Satellites of the sun

The science of film animation and new knowledge of outer space brings to the screen this spectacular, awe-inspiring view of our solar system. Staggering distances are eliminated through the art of film, and there, before our eyes, is displayed the wonder of the universe. The moon, Mercury, Mars, Saturn, Venus, Earth, the most favoured planet, and all the other satellites and lesser matter in space are seen in amazing detail and perspective, in their eternal orbits around the sun.

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Credits

producer

Wolf Koenig

production company

ONF | NFB

director

Sidney Goldsmith

Duration

00:12:13:00

Production places

Canada

Production dates

1974

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

012495

Language

English

Subject categories

Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Animation (Cinematography)

Animation

Animation → Animated films - Canada

Mathematics, Science & Technology → Outer space - Exploration

Mathematics, Science & Technology → Planets

Mathematics, Science & Technology → Satellites

Mathematics, Science & Technology → Solar system

Mathematics, Science & Technology → Space sciences

Short films

Short films → Short films - Canada

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Holdings

16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)

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Canada, 1974

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