The films in this collection cover aspects of space science, including telescopes, black holes, dark matter, the scale of the universe and light years.
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Scale of the Universe
This film, from Twig World, looks at how big the universe is.
The key points made in the film are:
•The Universe is constantly expanding.
•The Universe is already billions of light years across.
•Our Solar System is part of the Milky Way galaxy.
•Beyond our galaxy lie many more...
Kittinger: First Man in Space
This film, from Twig World, tells the story of Joe Kittinger who made the first journey beyond Earth's atmosphere.
The key points made in the film are:
•Project Excelsior III was the American Air Force’s mission to test high altitude bailouts.
•As part of this mission Colonel Joe Kittinger...
Milky Way's Black Hole
This film, from Twig World, looks at how scientists study black holes. Scientists believe there is a supermassive black hole 26,000 light years away at the centre of our Galaxy. But how do they know, when they can't see it?
The key points made in the film are:
•Black holes are formed when massive...
How Are Mirrors Made?
This film, from Twg World, looks at the process of manufacturing glass into sophisticated mirror systems in the world's largest telescopes.
The key points made in the film are:
•Mirrors are made from glass, which is melted and spread over a base.
•Telescopes use mirrors to focus light onto a...
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| Subject(s) | Science, Physics |
|---|---|
| Age | 11-14, 14-16 |
| Published | 2010 to 2019 |
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| Direct URL | https://www.stem.org.uk/cx64e |
