The Universe From Palomar

Series: Spectrum Series

Year Published: 1967

Creator: California Inst Of Technology

Format: 16mm

Sound: sound

Description: Tells the story of the 200-inch Hale telescope. Provides a tour of the observatory at Mount Palomar. Describes the design of the Hale telescope, taking the viewer through the pouring, grinding, polishing, transportation and installation phases of the giant mirror. Describes the research conducted by the astronomers, including some photographs of distant stars and galaxies.


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