Out of Sight

Beyond the narrow range of light that makes up the familiar colors of the rainbow is a vast spectrum of light, entirely unseen. With the help of groundbreaking new imaging technologies we see the world, quite literally, in a whole new light. From ultraviolet cameras that seek out an invisible force...

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Other Authors: BBC Worldwide Ltd.,, Infobase,
Format: Electronic
Language: English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : BBC Worldwide Ltd, [2010]
distributed by Infobase,
Physical Description: 1 online resource (1 video file (50 min. 27 sec.)) : sound, color.
Series: Invisible Worlds.
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • Invisible Corona Discharge
  • (3:08)
  • Line Leak
  • (3:51)
  • Light Spectrum
  • (3:42)
  • Cat's Shock Absorption System
  • (4:14)
  • Animals with Ultraviolet Vision
  • (2:57)
  • Ultraviolet Vision in Bees
  • (1:51)
  • Humans with Ultraviolet Vision
  • (5:09)
  • Infrared: Forest Fire
  • (3:01)
  • Infrared: Early Fire Detection
  • (3:58)
  • Infrared Beehive
  • (4:53)
  • Infrared Images
  • (4:01)
  • Radio Waves: Communication
  • (2:07)
  • Radio Telescopes
  • (2:13)
  • Telescopes and Space
  • (2:31)
  • Credits: Out of Sight: Invisible Worlds
  • (0:44)