Day of the Dark Sun, 1975

2 copies. ; Film Specifications - 16mm film ; Description - Film depicts astronomers, scientists and technicians, led by Dr. Bill Curtis, setting up gear, recording solar coronas, eclipses, has excellent images of eclipse with appropriate soundtrack. Shows graphical images and scientific data. Successfully recorded one of the longest solar eclipses known. Amazing accomplishment. ; Location - Loiyangalani, Kenya ; Color ; Sound ; Date - 1975 ; Reel Size - 9.5" ; Approx. Film Length - 600' ; Approx. Running Time - 17 min. ; Condition - Some tape residue, muddy audio, barely understandable. red tinge colors film due to age. ; Opening Credits - Iowa State University Research Foundation, Inc. ; Ending Credits - Appreciation to Aerospace Corporation, University of Alaska, University of Colorado, Cornell University, Dowling College, Harvard University, Johns Hopkins University, Kitt Peak National Observatory, University of Massachusetts, University of Miami, High Altitude Observatory, National Radio Astronomy Observatory, Sacramento Peak Observatory, Southwestern University of Memphis, Williams College, Special Assistance from George Wm. Curtis, NCAR, Expedition Leader and Scientific Coordinator, produced with the cooperation of The Government of Kenya, and The National Science Foundation, By The Science Film Advisory Board, And the Film Production Unit of Iowa State University, Ames.