Bibliograph

Understanding the universe, an introduction to astronomy, the Teaching Company ; Producer, Zachary H. Rhoades ; Academic content supervisor, Jay Tate ; Director, Jon Leven, Disc 1-16,, Fullscreen

Type

Label

Understanding the universe, an introduction to astronomy, the Teaching Company ; Producer, Zachary H. Rhoades ; Academic content supervisor, Jay Tate ; Director, Jon Leven, Disc 1-16,, Fullscreen

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Guide includes bibliography (p. 551-555) and supplementary reading list (p. 556-562)

Characteristic

videorecording

Intended audience

College students and adults

Main title

Understanding the universe

Oclc number

84846466

Responsibility statement

the Teaching Company ; Producer, Zachary H. Rhoades ; Academic content supervisor, Jay Tate ; Director, Jon Leven

Runtime

Series statement

Great courses

Sub title

an introduction to astronomy

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)

Target audience

adult

Technique

live action

resource.variantTitle

Introduction to astronomy

resource.version

Fullscreen

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Contributor

Creator