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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)

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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.