The Solar Family (1936)

"The Solar Family" is an 11-minute educational film produced by Encyclopedia Britannica Films in 1936. It presents the evolution of the solar system through the lens of the planetesimal hypothesis, a theory suggesting that planets formed from small celestial bodies accumulating over time. Using early scientific visuals and explanations, the film explores how the sun and its surrounding planets came into existence. As an educational resource, it provides a historical perspective on astronomical theories and aims to introduce viewers to the fundamental concepts of planetary formation. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project.