A perfect title for the armchair galaxy traveler, this program takes viewers on a journey through the universe using images from NASA's TRACE, SOHO, and Hubble programs. Viewers are initially introduced to the big telescopes, learning how the breathtaking images are created and the data interpreted, before moving on to the subject of the sun (studying arches, coronas, and sun spots), other stars, star clusters, nebulae, supernovas, galaxies, and each of the planets in our solar system, with a narrator “tour guide” offering commentary and pointing out interesting features throughout, and while this program is still a cut above the comprehension level of a viewer with no background knowledge of the subject, The Universe will readily appeal to astronomy buffs and Cosmos fans. The DVD includes a gallery of images from the Hubble Telescope, interviews with Alex Filippenko of UC Berkeley, and Karel Schrijver of Lockheed Martin Advanced Technology Center, and the option to simply turn off the narration and enjoy a relaxing music video. Highly recommended. Aud: H, C, P. (L. Stevens)
The Universe
(2002) 59 min. VHS: $19.95, DVD: $24.95. Universe Productions (dist. by Library Video Company). PPR. Color cover. Volume 18, Issue 4
The Universe
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