Planets, The

Description: BBC 2 Scientific journey round our universe.

Newest Review: ... and it easy to watch, split into its original episodes. Everyone knows that mankind has walked on the surface of the moon, probes have landed on Mars, and other distant planets have more than one moon, but what of the Russian expeditions to Venus, and the geological make-up of distant planets and moons that shocked scientists beyond all imagination? Everything you thought you knew and ... more

... so much more is here in one big collection of decades of research and pioneering in the frontier of space and beyond. The content is explained sensibly, so it is an excellent educational tool for teenagers and adults alike. It's a must for anyone in...more

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Planets, The: To infinity and beyond.... (273 words)
by - written on 21/03/01 (Very useful, 41 readings)
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I missed this series when it aired on British television in 1998, so I bought the video as I have always had interest in astronomy. BBC programmes have a reputation for excellence, such as Walking with Dinosaurs amongst many. This is another lesser-known series by the BBC available on VHS, DVD and book format, but the video requires less effort than the book and it easy to watch, split into its original episodes. Everyone knows that mankind has walked on the surface of the moon, probes have landed on Mars, and other distant planets have more than one moon, but what of the Russian expeditions to Venus, and the geological make-up of distant planets and moons that ... Read the complete review

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