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Planets, The - Vol 1: Different Worlds & Terra Firma (1999)
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In this spectacular, comprehensive presentation, The Planets draws on interviews with over a thousand leading astronomers, engineers, scientists and astronauts.Featuring seldom-seen NASA archival footage, awe-inspiring imagery from instruments like the Hubble space telescope and stunning computer graphics and special effects, this unprecedented series explores both the alien beauty of our local space enviroment and the extraordinary technology that enables us to unlock its secrets.
Different Worlds:Travel back in time and space to witness the awesome forces that gave birth to the Sun and the far-flung family of planets that orbit it.From the rocky, superheated surface of Mercury, to the storm-wracked atmosphere of gigantic Jupiter and the distant mysteries of Pluto, this is a richly detailed introduction to the creation, composition and alien landscapes of the planets.
Terra Firma:Relive the thrill of first glimpses of otherworldly terrain as you join the early quest to discover the true nature of our planetary neighbors.Pierce the toxic clouds of Venus to map ancient lava flows the size of continents.Visit a Martian volcano taller than Mount Everest and head even further out into the planetary syst | | |
