Meteors

Jun 13, 1947

0h 10m

★ 4.7

Overview

Stones from the sky - tangible pieces of other worlds. After millions of years of wandering in the darkness and the cold expanses of space, meteorites find shelter in the windows of museums. By studying meteorites, scientists know their origins, how they get to the Earth, and from which substances they are comprised. This film also explores the attitude towards this phenomenon in different nations through different times in history.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

Leningrad Popular Science Film Studio

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