- Platform: Windows NT / 98 / 2000 / Me / XP / 95, Mac, Linux, Unix
- Media: CD-ROM
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Children are fascinated by space, the planets, and the idea that there is "something out there." This CD-ROM is a great introduction for younger users and covers almost everything you can think of to do with space and astronomy.
There are 3-D models of famous spacecraft for you to look at, and interactive areas where you can put together a rocket, ready for launch, or land a module on the moon. But this CD-ROM is largely a database of information organized in lots of different ways. There are sections on the famous people of space exploration, the history of astronomy, and the different kinds of astronomy that exist today. You can find out how stars are formed and how they die, take a detailed look at all the planets in our solar system, and learn about the history of the space race.
You can also take a trip to the Star Dome, which shows what you can see in the night sky from anywhere in the world on any date. Then, when darkness falls, pop outside your own house to see what you can see with binoculars, telescope, or the naked eye. The Eyewitness Encyclopedia of Space and the Universe is packed with information and presented in the usual Dorling Kindersley easy-to-use style. It is ideal for any budding astronomer. --Sandra Vogel, Amazon.co.uk
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Encyclopedia of Space and the Universe offers you an enthralling journey through the stars and galaxies to the very edge of the universe. Learn about planetary systems, stars and constellations, history of astronomy, and space technology. The Ultimate Multimedia Guide to the Universe!
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars
Doesnt work,
By Helio (yousaw (USA)) - See all my reviews
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I dont know if I got a faulty CD but this one just doesnt want to install. I wasted an hour tryn to figure it out but in vain. My system faaaaaar meets all its specifications
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Dk Encyclopedia of Space CD-ROM,
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This product is fantastic! However it states that it will play on a Mac (which I use) WRONG! It only works on a PC platform and says so right on packaging! Of course, I didn't know this until it arrived, yet it was billed as Mac compatable on the Amazon site, but then useless when it arrived.
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I had a copy of this back in the 90's and lost it. I have been looking off and on for years, finally it turned up. Only problem is, it is not designed for XP and took quite a bit of research to get it to run. This is definitely the best source of information for young and old. It makes learning interesting and has lots of useful tools to interest young children. I use it to show how the solar system works and we can predict where stars will be at a future date and where to look for them.
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