Episode number 2 of Series “Astronomy: an Open Learning unit”.
Provides a brief history of astronomy and a look at constellations. The program then focuses on how to map the sky and determine the location of celestial objects as well as looking at the differences between stars in terms of magnitude, colour and position. Examines the Moon and its cycles, and the location of planets in the night sky.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
306177
Language
English
Subject categories
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Astronomy
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Astronomy - History
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Constellations
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Moon
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)