The Light Of The Night (1937)

Full title reads: “The Light of Night!“ Astronomy and moon gazing through the ages. Events take place in a variety of locations. Still of the moon. Various diagrams of moon and its diameter and distance in relation to the Earth. Animation of moon breaking away from the Earth, thousands of years ago. Animation of moon and Earth spinning around sun. M/S of statue of Galileo. Various shots of man looking at model of early telescope from 17th century. It is on display in Science Museum (Kensington, London). Various shots of other early telescopes and other antique astronomical apparatus. Various photographic stills of moon craters. L/S of Mount Wilson Observatory (California, United States of America, USA). Various shots of enormous “new wonder“ telescope inside observatory. The new telescope is under construction. Various shots of men working on enormous lens of telescope. L/S of new lens being lifted by crane on to back of lorry, a crowd watches. L/S of vast lens being transported b