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Title:
Understanding the Universe: An Introduction to Astronomy, 2nd Edition. Episode 16 On the Shoulders of Giants [digital video].
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Publication Date:
2007
2025
Publication Information:
The Great Courses, 2007.
[San Francisco, California, USA] : Kanopy Streaming, 2025.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (streaming video file) (32 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
Abstract:
According to legend, Newton saw a falling apple and realized that the force that pulled it toward Earth also pulled on the Moon, keeping it in its orbit. Building on the work of Kepler and Galileo, he revolutionized astronomy with his law of universal gravitation and laws of motion.
General Note:
Title from title frames.
Film
Performers:
Alex Filippenko
Technical Details:
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Language:
English
Electronic Access:
Access immediately on Kanopy
