Our Mr. Sun, part 1

Duration: 12:00

Year Published: 1956

Complete Record: Ancient man looked upon the sun as a god; modern man seeks to harness its energy. Between lies much exciting discovery, presented in this film. Highlights include some of the most dramatic pictures ever taken of eclipses, sun spots, and the beautiful phenomenon of coronal rain. Animation sequences explain thermonuclear reaction and photosynthesis. (Bell System Science Series; Frank Capra Productions) Keywords: Astronomy, General Science.