Understanding the universe [videorecording] : an introduction to astronomy / Alex Filippenko.
Ninety-six lectures, divided into ten sections, are designed to provide a non-technical description of modern astronomy, including the structure and evolution of planets, stars, galaxies, and the universe as a whole. Updated edition integrates discoveries reported in the 2003 course and includes recent findings (through mid-2006).
Record details
- ISBN: 1598032747
- ISBN: 9781598032741
- Physical Description: 16 videodiscs : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 course guidebook (viii, 562 pages).
- Edition: 2nd edition.
- Publisher: Chantilly, VA : Teaching Company, [2007]
- Copyright: ©2007
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- Course no. 1810.Lectures produced in 2007.
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Guide includes bibliography.
- Restrictions on Access Note:
- For home use or face-to-face teaching.
- Creation/Production Credits Note:
- Producer, Zachary H. Rhoades ; academic content supervisor, Jay Tate ; director, Jon Leven ; camera, Jim Allen, Alexis Doty, Lonnie Anderson, Jack Dierken, Jared Bourgeouis, Will Savage.
- Participant or Performer Note:
- Lecturer, Alex Filippenko.
- Target Audience Note:
- College students and adults.
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- Subject:
- Astronomy.
Black holes (Astronomy)
Cosmology.
Expanding universe.
Extrasolar planets.
Galaxies.
Giant stars.
Gravitational collapse.
Inflationary universe.
Planets.
Stars with planets.
Stars, New.
Milky Way.
Moon.
Solar system.
Sun.
Universe. - Genre:
- Educational films.
Lectures.
Nonfiction films.
Science films.
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Available copies
- 16 of 17 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 3 of 3 copies available at McDowell County Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 17 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Fort Branch Library | 520 FIL (Text)
: V1 AND V2 DVD LECTURES SHELVED SEPARATELY [ CM @ OLD_FORT ]
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37810435330260 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Old Fort Branch Library | DVD 520 FIL V1 8DISC (Text)
: V2 AND COURSE GUIDEBOOK SHELVED SEPARATELY [ CM @ OLD_FORT ]
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37810435330245 | Adult Video Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Old Fort Branch Library | DVD 520 FIL V2 8DISC (Text)
: V1 AND COURSE GUIDEBOOK SHELVED SEPARATELY [ CM @ OLD_FORT ]
|
37810435330252 | Adult Video Nonfiction | Available | - |
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Summary:
Ninety-six lectures, divided into ten sections, are designed to provide a non-technical description of modern astronomy, including the structure and evolution of planets, stars, galaxies, and the universe as a whole. Updated edition integrates discoveries reported in the 2003 course and includes recent findings (through mid-2006).
