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THIS IS PATRICK MOORE’S GUIDE TO THE UNIVERSE & ENCYCLOPEDIA BRITANNICA PRESENTS SPACE. 2 GREAT ASTRONOMY SOFTWARE FOR THE PC. DESCRIPTION FOLLOWS:
PATRICK MOORE’S GUIDE TO THE UNIVERSE – Take a virtual journey through space with world-famous astronomer Patrick Moore. In this spectacular program, you’ll embark on an exciting voyage through the universe, visiting the planets of the solar system, star constellations and far off galaxies. It will entertain and clearly illustrate the extraordinary facts and processes that take place in the universe and how they affect the world around us. At the end of your adventure, you can test your new-found knowledge in the astronomy quiz. All in all, this is an essential tool for anyone looking for an enjoyable and thorough introduction to the fascinating subject of astronomy.
Features almost 3 hours of narration by Patrick Moore and other astronomy experts.
Contains 392 photographs of planets and galaxies.
Shows the view of Earth from space and the universe as seen by the Hubble Space Telescope.
Features video recordings of the walk on the moon and the return to Earth of an Apollo mission.
Includes 75 tests and questions in the quiz section.
Illustrates theories such as the Big Bang, the Cosmic Clock and Gravity through simple diagrams.
ENCYCLOPEDIA BRITANNICA PRESENTS SPACE – What lies out there in the distance? How did it all begin? These questions have puzzled human beings throughout history and brought about the development of astronomy, one of the most ancient sciences. In recent decades, advances in space research have enabled scientists to investigate these complex questions and answer some simpler ones, such as where falling stars come from, what causes a solar eclipse, and whether or not there is life on Mars. As you explore this fascinating PC CD-ROM, you will learn about the origin of the universe, the development of galaxies, the birth and death of stars, plus much, much, more.
Contains written text, narration, photographs, audio visual elements, animated sequences, and slide shows about the diverse kinds of communication in nature.
Research and problem-solving activities that focus on the information presented in the program.
Direct access to external productivity tools – a word processor, a drawing program, presentation software, and a spreadsheet.
Direct links to related Internet sites.
An electronic glossary providing definitions of relevant terms and concepts.
THIS SOFTWARE COMES ON ONE PC CD-ROM EACH, IN THEIR ORIGINAL CASES.
THESE RUN ON ANY COMPUTER PENTIUM 3 1.0GHZ OR BETTER, 128MB RAM, 64MB GRAPHICS CARD, WINDOWS 95, 98, ME & XP.
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