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“Quicker ‘n a Wink” (1940) — Prof. Harold E. Edgerton

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Directed by George Sidney, Quicker 'n a Wink introduces MIT Professor Harold "Doc" Edgerton who demonstrates strobe photography. This film allows us to see what happens at speeds too fast to be discerned by the naked ...

“Underwater Photography” (1964) — Science Reporter TV Series

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This black and white film features Harold "Doc" Edgerton interviewed by John Fitch about the technology and scientific applications of underwater photography for the "MIT Science Reporter" (National Education Televisi...

“The Apollo 4 Mission” (1967)

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This 1967 film depicts the preparation, launch and recovery of the successful flight of the first seven and one-half million pound-thrust Saturn Five vehicle with the Apollo spacecraft. The actual course of the fligh...