A traveler's guide to the planets

A traveler's guide to the planets

DVD - 2010

Take off beyond Earth's boundaries for the ultimate tour of our solar system. From Mars' monstrous mountains to Saturn's glittering rings, the sights are out of this world. Each hour offers breathtaking tours of the planets using modern-day high-tech telescopes and stunning CGI.

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Subjects
Planets.
Documentary television programs.
Solar system.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Genres
Video recordings for the hearing impaired
Published
[Washington, D.C.] : National Geographic 2010.
Language
English
Corporate Authors
National Geographic Channel (Television station : Washington, D.C.), National Geographic Society (U.S.)
Corporate Authors
National Geographic Channel (Television station : Washington, D.C.) (-), National Geographic Society (U.S.)
Other Authors
Richard Smith (-), Christopher Thorburn, Bray Poor
Edition
Widescreen format
Item Description
Originally produced for the National Geographic Channel in 2009.
Not rated.
Special features: The sun; The moon.
Physical Description
2 videodiscs (DVD) (270 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in
Format
DVD ; region 1.
Production Credits
Editors: Rob Buttery (Saturn; Pluto and beyond; Neptune & Uranus), Karen Steininger (Jupiter; Mars; Venus & Mercury), Lile Judickas (Jupiter), Traci Caines (Mars).
ISBN
9781426299612
9786313571109
  • Disc 1. Saturn
  • Jupiter
  • Mars
  • Disc 2. Venus and Mercury
  • Pluto and beyond
  • Neptune and Uranus.
Review by School Library Journal Review

Gr 6 Up-This magnificent tour of our solar system is presented using high-tech telescopes and fantastic computer-generated imagery. Stunning images and discussions cover "Saturn," "Jupiter," "Mars," "Venus and Mercury," Neptune and Uranus," and "Pluto and Beyond." Bonus segments feature presentations about the sun and the moon. Using a travel guide format, various scientists and other experts describe how to get to these planets, what you will need when you arrive, and what you will see. Among the topics covered are the rings of Saturn, the storm on Jupiter, Mars's mountains, and other exciting scientific facts. NASA scientists visit extreme environments on Earth to get insight into the environment on other planets. For example, they go to the volcanoes in Hawaii to study lava flows and test equipment for functionality. Testing is done on the salt flats and in deserts to develop equipment to use on Mars on future missions. Viewers also learn about the many different careers related to space exploration. The film originally aired on the National Geographic Channel as a mini series. This spectacular tour will be welcomed in school and public libraries.-Cynde Suite, Bartow County Library System, GA (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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