STK-ID 25481

Two shots of spiral formations of gases made by rapidly whirling suns. Shots from various distances of Crab nebula. Edge-on LS of galaxy. Various shots of whirpool nebula, of other spiral and bar spiral nebulae, of Hercules star cluster, of Crab nebula zooming in on camera to CU. Various shots of luminous tendrils of interstellar fog whirling in space. Shots of many-armed spiral nebula, CU of luminous clouds and stars forming spirals, of whirpool nebula, the odd star crossing frame in foreground. CU of whirling spiral nebula, PAN across system past nucleus to other side. Oblique MS of great spiral nebula followed by views of colliding galaxies, of bar spirals against empty backgrounds.

DETAILS

Excerpt from
Universe
Location
Canada
Year
1957
Collection
National Film Board
Available formats
Video HI 8, Reel 35 mm
Shooting format
35mm neg b&w
Aspect ratio
4/3