Running Time:
38 minutes
Grade Level:
7 - Adult
Captions:
Closed Captions
,
Spanish Subtitles
AVP Release Date:
July 2007
Producer:
Centre/ Ambrose Video
Core Astronomy examines the key points in the development of astronomy, beginning with Greek astronomer Ptolemy's earth centered paradigm to Nicolas Copernicus' introduction of a sun centered solar system, and Isaac Newton's three laws of motion. It then examines the discovery of Neptune, Einstein's theories of Special and General Relativity, Hubble's expanding universe, and the discoveries of quasars, white dwarfs, neutron stars, pulsars and black holes, and finally ends with astronomy's modern frontiers - the great attractor, dark matter and life existing on an extrasolar planet.
Segment in this program:
130 -1640 - Ptolemy to Galileo
1688 -1796 Newton to Nebular Theory of the Solar System
1846 - The Planet Neptune is Discovered
1905 - Einstein's Theories of Special and General Relativity
1929 - The Expanding Universe
1963 - Quasars
1967 - White Dwarfs, Neutron Stars, Pulsars and Black Holes
1990 - The Great Attractor and Dark Matter
2004 - Organic Material Found on Extrasolar Planet
Educational Science program DVD Extras include:
*Instructor Guide
*Blackline Master Quiz
*Timeline
*Photographs
*Closed Captioned
*Spanish Subtitled
Clip Length: 1 minute 57 seconds
Reviews:
“Since the beginning, humans have looked to the skies in fascination. Offering a solid introductory overview, Core Astronomy (which includes optional Spanish subtitles) chronicles the history of astronomy, beginning with Ptolemy’s earth-centered vision of the universe and closing with the 2004 discovery of organic matter outside our solar system. As the story of astronomy unfolds, viewers are introduced to key figures in the field and their major theories and concepts, such as Galileo’s defense of a heliocentric solar system, Newton’s three laws of motion, and Einstein’s theories of special and general relativity. Articulate, easy to follow narration—illustrating potentially difficult concepts with real life examples-is combined with skillfully edited visuals, which include historical drawings, photographs, computer images, and film footage. Downloadable materials—including an instructor’s guide, timeline, images, and a quiz—are also available... Recommended."
- Video Librarian, 3 stars
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