An animated film tracing the history of our knowledge about the sun, also showing the ways in which the earth is dependent on the sun. The use of solar energy, emphasizing the power potential of the sun is also described.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
507814
Language
English
Subject categories
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Solar energy
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Science
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Solar energy
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)