Our moon and other moons ; Invertebrates

Collection

Identifier: Film Collection no. 30

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

In Our moon and other moons, the earth's moon and other satellites in space are discussed by Joseph M. Chamberlain, Catherine E. Barry and Frank H. Forrester, astronomers at the AMNH-Hayden Planetarium. The instruments used to study the solar system are presented, the short film Moons of Saturn is shown, and Copernican theory is discussed. (The first space probe to the moon was landed by the Soviet Union in September 1959 and the first man stepped on the moon on July 20, 1969.) In Invertebrates, Ralph Buchsbaum, professor of zoology at the University of Pittsburgh, examines microscopic views of one-celled invertebrates. The Simplest animals, a film of underwater creatures by Buchsbaum, is shown.

Dates

1953

Creator

American Museum of Natural History (Organization)

Language of Materials

English

Extent

1 Film Reel (60 minutes) : sound, black and white ; 16 mm.

1 Videocassette (U-Matic (60 minutes)) : sound, black and white ; 3/4 in.

Additional Description

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

3/4 in., U-Matic, viewing copy

Other Finding Aids

Finding aid: script.

General

Original format: 16mm kinescope.

General

Originally aired June 14, 1953 as part of the CBS/AMNH Adventure television series.

General

Charles Collingwood, Mike Wallace and Bill Downs, hosts; Allen Reisner, director; Perry Wolff, producer; Charles Romine and William Templeton, writers; Jac Venza, production design; Gene Milford, supervisor of film.