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VHS : The PlanetsIn association with Amazon.comstarring: Planets  List Price: $99.95 Price: $18.92 You Save: $81.03 (81%)Prices subject to change. Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Binding: VHS Tape EAN: 9780767020558 Format: Box set, Color, NTSC ISBN: 0767020553 Label: A&E Home Video Manufacturer: A&E Home Video Number Of Items: 8 Publisher: A&E Home Video Release Date: November 30, 1999 Running Time: 400 minutes Studio: A&E Home Video Theatrical Release Date: 1999 Sales Rank: 32250 Related Items:
Editorial Review: Description: From the first grainy photos of the moon to the interplanetary expeditions that have unlocked the secrets of the solar system, this is an unprecedented celebration of the beauty of space and the technology that lets us explore it. Amazon.com: Where did it all begin? How did the universe give birth to the sun and its family of planets that form our solar system? How is a bubbling atomic reactor in space the source of warmth and light for life as we know it? Why will Mars be the first planet we colonize? What is the long-term fate of the planets in our solar system? Are we alone? The Planets is an entertaining, comprehensive, and informative A&E documentary series that sets out to answer many of life's most physically existential questions. This series combines scientific history of early scientists, rich knowledge from the leading minds in modern astronomy, and extraordinary image technology to tell the story of our solar system, from its beginnings to the present and beyond. The topics of the eight-volumes are: "Different Worlds," "Terra Firma," "Giants," Moon," "Star," "Atmosphere," "Life Beyond the Sun," and "Destiny." From the sweltering rocky surface of Mercury to the violent stormy skies of Jupiter to the cold, mysterious land of Pluto, The Planets is a fascinating exploration of discovery and adventure for anyone who has looked up into space on a starry night in total amazement. --Rob Bracco Average Rating:
 Rating:  - Very good...though not quite as "stellar" as some other astronomy documentaries I've seen.In a nutshell, this set is an in-depth, informative and very interesting look at our solar system. So what more could you wan't? Well...a little more, maybe. I recently watched a documentary called "Roving Mars" - which chronicles the missions of two robotic probes sent there. RM is a perfect example of a fantastic documentary for several reasons: The narrative is well written and inspiring, the narrator(s) are great, the computer-generated graphics are absolutely mind-blowing (and spot-on accurate ... Read More Rating:  - Great for the average person...not much of a creative writer so i will give a blunt review of this dvd. i purely reccomend it. if youre a scientist or some astrophysicist then id say dont buy it. youre not going to learn anything new. if youre casually interested in astronomy then by all means grab it asap. Rating: - Good Visual Tour of the Solar SystemThis DVD set of "The Planets" has some fine technology with impressive graphics which take you on a life-like tour of the solar system. The narrator does a fine job, though she's no Carl Sagan. I had enjoyed it about as "The Astronomers" with Richard Chamberlain because, like that other series, you see first hand what the scientists have studied and discovered. The visuals add much realism to what they are explaining, something which the viewer will appreciate. Many of those techniques, unfortunately, ... Read More Rating: - The PlanetsAn all inclusive look at our solar system. Perfect for upper elementary students. Presented in plain language with lots of graphics, it is a great tool to teach students about the solar system. Rating: - "The Planets" Bring the Solar System AliveMost texts of Earth Science have chapters devoted to the Terrestrial and Gas Giants.... these texts are sterile and produce no memory recall in Freshman Students (or anyone else for that matter). I have experimented with this entire series regarding both recall and interest of students (Freshman). The theory of accretion as a means of forming our Moon as well as the planets of the solar system are clearly explained in a disovery format. The history of planet exploration is greeted with enthusiasm. ... Read More Browse for similar items by category:
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