George W. Wallace Library: Astronomy: Videos

Online videos

To access these videos from home, you will need to log in using your student ID number and computer password.

The Visual Guides: Understanding the Universe
This series of 1-minute videos available online on CREDO covers the most important concepts related to astronomy. Sit back and watch to learn about planets, galaxies, black holes and more.
Astronomy videos on CANCORE
Search keywords of your choice (astronomy, telescope, Pluto, etc.) to find Canadian videos, like this video about the Mont-Megantic Dark Sky Reserve.
Astronomy videos on AVON
Search keywords of your choice (astronomy, telescope, Pluto, etc.) to find scholarly videos, like this video about ancient Maya astronomy.

DVDs to watch in the library

To watch these DVDs, come to the library and ask for them at the loans desk. A staff member will give them to you and you will be able to watch it on a library computer or on your personal laptop (with headphones).

Cosmos: A Personal Voyage by Carl Sagan
Call Number: QC173.59/S65/C68/2000/DVD
ISBN: 0970351119
Publication Date: 2000
This 7-disc set contains all 13 episodes of Carl Sagan's acclaimed TV series exploring the most important concepts in astronomy.
COSMOS: A SpaceTime Odyssey by Ann Druyan, Bill Pope and Brannon Braga
Call Number: QC173.59/S65/C67/2014/DVD
Publication Date: 2013
Neil deGrasse Tyson presents this visually stunning 13-part documentary series about the mysteries of our universe.
Wonders of the Universe by Stephen Cooter, Michael Lachmann and Chris Holt
Call Number: QB982/W66/2011/DVD
ISBN: 9780780681354
Publication Date: 2011
In this groundbreaking new series, Professor Brian Cox tells the epic story of the universe and shows how its story is also our story.
How the Universe Works by Stephen Marsh et al.
Call Number: QB982/H69/2011/DVD
ISBN: 9780766253797
Publication Date: 2011
This Discovery Channel series hosted by Mike Rowe takes the viewer through a guided tour of several celestial bodies such as black holes and supernovas.