400 years of the telescope a journey of science, technology and thought
(DVD) 

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Koenig, Kris. Screenwriter
Goldsmith, Donald. Screenwriter
Van Helden, Albert. Screenwriter
Tyson, Neil deGrasse. Narrator
Slater, Mark. Composer
Published
[Alexandria, Va.?] : Distributed by PBS Home Video, 2009, 2008.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (57 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. 
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Subjects

LC Subjects
Astronomical observatories.
Astronomical observatories.
Astronomy -- History.
Astronomy.
Astronomy.
Copernicus, Nicolaus, -- 1473-1543.
Cosmology.
Cosmology.
Discoveries in science.
Discoveries in science.
Documentary television programs.
Documentary television programs.
Documentary television programs.
DVD-Video discs.
DVD-Video discs.
Galilei, Galileo, -- 1564-1642.
Historical films.
Historical films.
Historical television programs.
Nonfiction television programs.
Science films.
Science television programs.
Science television programs.
Space telescopes.
Space telescopes.
Telescopes -- History.
Telescopes.
Telescopes.
Television programs.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Video recordings.
Video recordings.

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Published
[Alexandria, Va.?] : Distributed by PBS Home Video, 2009, 2008.
Format
DVD
Language
English
UPC
841887010498

Notes

General Note
Originally broadcast on PBS in 2008.
Creation/Production Credits
Director of photography, Scott Stender ; astrophotographer, Kris Koenig ; director of animation, Frank L. Pereira ; editor, Kimberly Generous White ; music composed by Mark Slater and performed by the London Symphony Orchestra.
Participants/Performers
Narrator, Neil DeGrasse Tyson ; Galileo voices, Stefano Lecci, Francesca Gianni.
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.
Target Audience
Not rated.
System Details
DVD ; Region 1 ; widescreen (enhanced for 16:9 televisions) ; Dolby Digital stereo.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction
Includes limited public performance rights, whereby this video may be shown in a classroom, screened by a public group that is not charged for admission, or transmitted on a closed-circuit system within a building or a single campus.
Language
Closed-captioned in English for the hearing impaired.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Koenig, K., Goldsmith, D., Van Helden, A., Tyson, N. d., Slater, M., & Pereira, F. L. (20092008). 400 years of the telescope: a journey of science, technology and thought . Distributed by PBS Home Video.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Kris. Koenig et al.. 20092008. 400 Years of the Telescope: A Journey of Science, Technology and Thought. Distributed by PBS Home Video.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Kris. Koenig et al.. 400 Years of the Telescope: A Journey of Science, Technology and Thought Distributed by PBS Home Video, 20092008.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Koenig, Kris., et al. 400 Years of the Telescope: A Journey of Science, Technology and Thought Distributed by PBS Home Video, 20092008.

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