NOVA : Countdown in the Invisible Universe (1987)
Genres - Science & Technology |
Sub-Genres - Physical Sciences |
Run Time - 60 min. |
Countries - United States |
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Synopsis by Kathleen Wildasin
You'll see rare footage of colliding galaxies, new planetary systems, comets, and clouds of interstellar space dust in the 60-minute space documentary Nova: Countdown to the Invisible Universe. The film features IRAS, the Infrared Astronomical Satellite that can look into the infrared wavelength and explore once-hidden regions of the sky. Come along on the journey with scientists and astronomers as they solve old celestial mysteries and embark on new missions of discovery. The program is aimed at grades six and above.
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astronomy, comet, galaxy, satellite, stars [astronomy]