Exploring the Milky Way [motion picture]. 1966.

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Exploring the Milky Way [motion picture]. 1966.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/82211159

Follows George Preston, astronomer, as he gathers data for a project that seeks to discover why and how galaxies take different shapes. Preston explains the different types of stars and how their size and distance are determined by their apparent brightness, color, and surface temperature. He also demonstrates how different telescopes and instruments at Lick Observatory are used to coordinate information.

1 film reel (29 min.) : sd, col. ; 16 mm.

American Institute of Physics, Niels Bohr Library

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Founded in 1899 as the Astronomical and Astrophysical Society of America, in 1914 the name was changed to the American Astronomical Society. Its purpose is the advancement of astronomy and closely related branches of science. The Society became an Associate Member of the American Institute of Physics in 1958, and has been a full Member Society since 1966. It is also affiliated with the International Astronomical Union. From the description of Records of the Education Office, 1962-198...