Good Space Science DVDs
The science of Time travel and the cosmos is really fascinating. Unfortunately there are very few really good DVDs out there. The following represents the best of the bunch, in our opinion. This page is brought to you in association with Amazon.co.uk
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THE PLANETS
It seems that no solar or planetary event which ever happened (or which may or may not have happened) is worthy of mention here without recourse to lovingly detailed shots of implausible-looking collisions and explosions. These come complete with sound effects, despite the fact that there is no sound in the vacuum of space, and are enhanced by a range of colours. This two-disc DVD is redeemed by both its subject matter and its sheer scope, offering all eight 50-minute episodes of the 1999 documentary series covering the history of the solar system and humanity's age-old desire to learn its secrets. |
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THE COMPLETE COSMOS
The complete Channel 4 television series. Features the episodes 'Hub Of The Planets', 'Earthspace', 'Mars, Life And Impacts', 'Man In Space', 'Pioneers', 'Cosmic Focus' and 'Deep Space'.
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SPACE ODYSSEY
A programme which 'creates' man's trip to the outer reaches of the known solar system. Special effects simulate the astronauts six year journey.
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PLANETARY TRAVELLER
This computer-animated interstellar adventure from the creator of "The Mind's Eye" examines the visual flight logs of an advanced alien race, the Phleigs, chronicling their probes' visits to eight unique, visually arresting planets. Music by Paul Haslinger, formerly of Tangerine Dream. This is the first full-length video production created entirely on desktop computers. |
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TO THE PLANETS
A compilation of moving images captured throughout America's history of Space exploration. Highlights include close-ups of planet Mercury taken by Mariner 10, time-lapse photography of Venus, Viking's footage of the surface of Mars and the groundbreaking photography of the gas and ice giants sent back to Earth from the successful Voyager missions.
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APOLLO 11
One of the greatest moments of the 20th Century. On July 16th 1969 Apollo 11 lifted off from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The purpose of the Apollo 11 mission was to land men on the lunar surface and to return them safely to Earth. On board were astronauts Neil A. Armstrong, commander; Michael Collins, Command Module pilot; and Edwin E. Aldrin Jr., Lunar Module pilot. 76 hours after launch, the spacecraft was inserted into lunar orbit. Armstrong and Aldrin entered the Lunar Module preparing for descent to the lunar surface. Twenty four hours later the two spacecraft were undocked and the Command and Service Modules separated from the Lunar Module. On the 20th July 1969, after four days in Space, the now legendary astronaut Neil Armstrong became the first man to set foot on the surface of the moon, uttering the unforgettable and now famous statement, ‘One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind’ This momentous occasion of Neil Armstrong, shortly followed by Buzz Aldrin, setting foot on the ‘Sea of Tranquillity’ from the lunar module ‘Eagle’, was broadcast live to a staggering 600 million people around the world. This ninety minute feature length ‘award-winning’ documentary, voiced by TV’s ‘Dr Who’, Tom Baker, is a fascinating and compelling insight into the story of Apollo 11 and man’s conquest of space and the race for the moon |
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THE PRIVILEGED PLANET - THE SEARCH FOR PURPOSE IN THE UNIVERSE
Documentary which explores the connection between human survival and our capacity to understand the universe. |
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