Douglas Cohen
Publisher
Distributed in the U.S. by New Video
Pub. Date
c2012
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (ca. 3 hr.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Catastrophes that changed the planets: The planets of our solar system have experienced epic catastrophes throughout their long history, both raining down from outside and bubbling up from within. We'll voyage back in time to investigate the violent events that profoundly shaped the planets, including earth itself. We'll witness stunning revelations about what transformed Mars into a barren, hostile desert.
Nemesis : the sun's evil twin: Could there...
Publisher
Distributed in the U.S. by New Video
Pub. Date
c2012
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (ca. 2 hrs. 15 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Microscopic universe: Within our immense universe lies a lesser-known world of tiny particles. From strange ghostly neutrinos that pass right through matter to mysterious objects with names like MACHOs and WIMPs.
Ride the comet: Hitch a ride on the journey of a comet as it roars from the cold, dark outer reaches of the solar system to the fiery surface of the Sun.
When space changed history: It may seem like seem like science fiction, but the cosmos...
Publisher
Distributed in the U.S. by New Video
Pub. Date
c2012
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (ca. 2 hrs. 15 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Our place in the Milky Way: An exploration of Earth's cosmic neighborhood. Looking beyond the borders of our solar system, what's nearby in our galaxy? How do the other objects in our local area influence life on Earth? And, how did Earth's place in the galaxy make it the perfect place for the development of advanced life?
Alien sounds: What does the Universe sound like? From the sweep of a pulsar, to the deafening roar of our boiling sun this episode...
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Pub. Date
2008
Physical Desc
5 videodiscs (ca. 846 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Venture outside our solar system in another epic exploration of the universe and its mysteries. With strikingly realistic computer re-creations, feel like you have traveled to the edge of the unknown including visiting strange and unfamiliar worlds; prepare for the worst; uncover the secrets of our own galaxy. Learn what 'Dark matter' is and how it takes up 95% of the universe. Find out more about 'White holes,' which actually create matter.
Publisher
Distributed in the U.S. by New Video
Pub. Date
c2012
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (ca. 3 hr.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Worst days on planet Earth: Earth may seem like the most hospitable planet in the solar system. But look again. Startling new discoveries reveal the blue planet has been plagued by more chaos and destruction than scientists once imagined. Stand on the Earth billions of years ago as a primitive planet slams into it. Shiver as our entire globe is frozen over like a gigantic snowball.
God and the Universe: Since the dawn of civilization, humans have...
Publisher
A&E Home Video
Pub. Date
c2010
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (376 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
From robotic rovers on Mars to NASA probes slamming into comets and deep space telescopes capturing violent images of the birth of stars, season five of this illuminating series explores how these discoveries were made and who made them. Dramatic CGI and interviews with expert cosmologists, astronomers and astrophysicists bring the history of the heavens down to earth and provide a glimpse into our future.