Universe--The Infinite Frontier Adaptation, Vol. 17: The Milky Way Galaxy

The spiral-shaped Milky Way Galaxy contains over 100 billion stars, one of which happens to be our Sun, the big yellow ball Earth circles. The Infinite Frontier Adaptation, Vol. 17 in a 21-volume telecourse series, is a sophisticated and well-organized video presenting an encapsulated history of the Milky Way: a natural history of its formation, a guide to its overall structure, and an overview of how astronomers "discovered" our home galaxy. Excellent graphics are combined with computer animation and text to explain concepts visually, while a wide range of scientists and researchers offer a wealth of insight. The accompanying material is in-depth and practical, but assumes a prior understanding of basic astronomy and physical science concepts appropriate to a more advanced level. Other titles in the series, which covers a host of astronomical topics, include: Eclipses of the Sun and Moon, Astronomical Instruments, and Light and Atoms. All 21 titles are available at a series price of $499. Recommended. Aud: H, C. (E. Gieschen)