Australia In The International Geophysical Year

From the Film Australia Collection. Made by The Commonwealth Film Unit 1959. Directed by Loch Townsend. Astronomical photography, cosmic ray and ionospheric research, rocket firing, satellite tracing, oceanography, aurora photography. All of these sciences and more were studied in the International Geophysical Year, 1957-58. It’s purpose was to coordinate scientific exploration. The film tells the story of Australia’s part in the program.