This film covers a twenty-four year study of Barnard’s Star, the star nearest to the earth observable from the northern hemisphere, by Doctor Peter Van De Kamp. It also shows the discovery of what is claimed to be the first planet to be found outside our solar system. Suitable for lower secondary level.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
504393
Language
English
Subject categories
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Discoveries (in science)
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Outer space - Exploration
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Planets
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Solar system
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Space sciences
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Space sciences - History
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)