{"product_id":"core-astronomy","title":"Core Astronomy","description":"Product Description\n\nCore Astronomy examines the key points in the development of astronomy, beginning with Greek astronomer Ptolemy's earth centered paradigm to Nicolas Copernicus' introduction of a sun centered solar system, and Isaac Newton's three laws of motion. It then examines the discovery of Neptune, Einstein's theories of Special and General Relativity, Hubble's expanding universe, and the discoveries of quasars, white dwarfs, neutron stars, pulsars and black holes, and finally ends with astronomy's modern frontiers - the great attractor, dark matter and life existing on an extrasolar planet.\nPrograms in this series :\n130 -1640 - Ptolemy to Galileo\n1688 -1796 Newton to Nebular Theory of the Solar System\n1846 - The Planet Neptune is Discovered\n1905 - Einstein's Theories of Special and General Relativity\n1929 - The Expanding Universe\n1963 - Quasars\n1967 - White Dwarfs, Neutron Stars, Pulsars and Black Holes\n1990 - The Great Attractor and Dark Matter\n2004 - Organic Material Found on Extrasolar Planet\n\nFeatures :\nClosed Captioned for the Hearing Impaired\nSpanish Subtitled\nEducator s Guide\nBlackline Master Quiz\nTimeline\nPhotographs\n\nReview\n\nSince the beginning, humans have looked to the skies in fascination. Offering a solid introductory overview, Core Astronomy (which includes optional Spanish subtitles) chronicles the history of astronomy, beginning with Ptolemy s earth-centered vision of the universe and closing with the 2004 discovery of organic matter outside our solar system. As the story of astronomy unfolds, viewers are introduced to key figures in the field and their major theories and concepts, such as Galileo s defense of a heliocentric solar system, Newton s three laws of motion, and Einstein s theories of special and general relativity. Articulate, easy to follow narration illustrating potentially difficult concepts with real life examples-is combined with skillfully edited visuals, which include historical drawings, photographs, computer images, and film footage. Downloadable materials including an instructor s guide, timeline, images, and a quiz are also available... Recommended. --Video Librarian 3 stars\u003cbr\u003eASIN: B000VCF3M2\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: GBV.B000VCF3M2.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:none|Ron Meyer\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Dvd\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Ex library book with stickers and stamps.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Good Books Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56039601242417,"sku":"GBV.B000VCF3M2.G","price":20.17,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/3730\/2065\/files\/B000VCF3M2-0.jpg?v=1788125894","url":"https:\/\/goodbookscompany.org\/products\/core-astronomy","provider":"Good Books Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}