Hubble Space Telescope (HST) Image Collection - High Resolution Image Files in JPEG, GIF, TIF and PDF formats with over 2000 Spectacular Photos of Stars, Planets, Galaxies, and more (Two CD-ROM Set) [CD-ROM]

World Spaceflight News (Author)

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Publication Date: June 8, 2002

World Spaceflight News is proud to present this unique collection of over 2000 spectacular images made by instruments aboard the incredible Hubble Space Telescope (HST). These photos are presented in standard computer formats (including JPEG, GIF, and TIF). Subjects include planets and other bodies in our solar system (Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto, Charon, comets, and asteroids), stars, star clusters, nebulae, novae and supernovae, stellar evolution, quasars and QSOs, galaxies, spiral galaxies, galactic rings, "star factories", globules, black holes, and more. These dramatic, beautiful images are truly priceless!

Another WSN publication available here at amazon.com, 21st Century Complete Guide to the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) - Scientific Observations and Spacecraft (ISBN 1931828806), provides background information on the discoveries made by HST along with unique spacecraft data.

Product Details

• CD-ROM: 206 pages
• Publisher: Progressive Management; 1 edition (June 8, 2002)
• ISBN-10: 1931828776
• ISBN-13: 978-1931828772
• Product Dimensions: 5.6 x 4.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 1.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,524,624 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1.0 out of 5 stars Junk, October 5, 2002

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This review is from: Hubble Space Telescope (HST) Image Collection - High Resolution Image Files in JPEG, GIF, TIF and PDF formats with over 2000 Spectacular Photos of Stars, Planets, Galaxies, and more (Two CD-ROM Set) (CD-ROM)

This is a totally unorganized set of files that I think are identical to those that can be found on the Web. The only instructions are a "readme.txt" file that incorrectly states the files are organized via a file called "contents.pdf." There is no such file on either disc. One disc contains several .gif, .jpg, and .tif images. The other contains more such images, some .pdf files with no apparent organizational structure, and the Mac and Windows versions of Adobe Acrobat Reader. Very few of the pictures have any explanatory text and their filenames appear to be meaningless numbers. The .pdf files mostly seem to show low-resolution copies of pictures you can get for free at [url]. The discs themselves are ordinary CD-Rs, with peel-and-stick labels that look like they were printed on an inkjet printer. The jewel-box insert bears similar printing, albeit in color. The only address or contact info given is an e-mail address at post.com, a domain that I can't reach with "ping" or by trying to view [website].

If you want Hubble pictures, go to the stsci.edu site above. The files are excellent, free, and accompanied by explanatory notes. I do not recommend that anyone buy these CDs.