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Author
Publisher
Teaching Co
Pub. Date
c2007
Language
English
Description
Dr. Carroll explains the subject of dark matter and dark energy in 24 lectures. He explains why scientists believe we live in a smooth, expanding universe that originated in a hot, dense state called the Big Bang. He describes the features of the infant universe that led to the large-scale structure we observe today. He takes you through the standard model of particle physics and shows how it provides the framework for understanding the interaction...
2) Cosmos
Publisher
Cosmos Studios
Pub. Date
[2000]
Language
English
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Description
A complete guide for the layman to modern thinking in all areas of astronomy and cosmology.
Series
Publisher
Wonderscape Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Divided into segments, this program is designed to reinforce and support a viewer2s comprehension and retention of these terms through use of video footage, photographs, diagrams and colorful, animated graphics and labels. Kids will see and hear the terms used in a variety of contexts providing them with a model for how to appropriately use the words. Related words are also used and reinforced with visuals and text.
Author
Publisher
Teaching Co
Pub. Date
c2009
Language
English
Description
Nearly everyone has heard of black holes, but few people outside of complex scientific fields understand their true nature and their implications for our universe. This lecture course makes this cosmological subject graspable, with 12 lavishly illustrated lectures by veteran Great Courses Professor Alex Filippenko, a distinguished astronomer and award-winning teacher at the University of California, Berkeley.
Publisher
Space Holding Corp
Pub. Date
c2003
Language
English
Description
Atlas of the Sky contains more than 2 1/2 hours of original movies featuring dramatic, accurate visualizations of astronomical objects and phenomena to enrich your celestial explorations. World-renowned researchers provideup-to-date information on specific objects, their origins, orbital dynamics and fascinating features.
8) Astronomy
Series
Publisher
Cerebellum Corporation
Pub. Date
[2001]
Language
English
Description
An overview of astronomy, in two parts, presented in a lively manner. Part 1 covers: the history of astronomy; the celestial sphere; zenith and nadir; Ptolemy; the Copernican revolution; Kepler's Laws; Galileo; Newton; gravity; Planck's Law; properties of light and the spectrum; Doppler effect; telescopes; the earth; the moon. Part 2 covers: Mercury; Venus; Mars and its satellites; Jupiter and its Satellites; asteroids; cosmic abundance; Saturn and...
Series
Publisher
Disney Educational Productions
Pub. Date
[2003]
Language
English
Description
In THE PLANETS, Bill Nye gets up close and personal with each of the solar system's planets and moons. Bill goes planet gazing and takes a serious look at Jupiter's features, Earth's elliptical orbit, and the distances between planets.
Publisher
Distributed by PBS Home Video
Pub. Date
2009, 2008
Language
English
Description
"The film features interviews with leading astrophysicists and cosmologists from the world's renowned universities and observatories, who explain concepts ranging from Galileo's act of revealing the cosmos with a simple telescope, to the latest discoveries in space, including startling new ideas about life on other planets and dark energy - a mysterious vacuum energy that is accelerating the expansion of the universe." - Container.
15) Baby Galileo
Series
Publisher
Distributed by Buena Vista Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2003]
Language
English
Description
Introduces little ones to a multitude of wonders up above, including the sun and the moon, fluffy clouds, shimmering stars, colorful planets and whirling galaxies.
Publisher
[Publisher not identified]
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
Continues to gather the greatest scientific minds in an attempt to answer some of the most fascinating questions of our existence. With over seven hours of mind-bending information, these ten episodes take a huge scientific step toward replacing philosophical theories with cold, hard facts and real-life applications.
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