Become a seasoned galactic traveler with over 500 photographs and 30 full-motion video highlights of heavenly bodies from the Sun to Pluto. Zoom in on the rings of Saturn as you discover NASA findings on 3-D virtual tours, learning astronomical terms and details of American, Soviet, and European space exploration.
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Microsoft Windows 3.1 or Windows 95
33 MHz 486DX
8 MB RAM
Double-speed CD-ROM drive
PC
Microsoft Windows 3.1 or Windows 95
33 MHz 486DX
8 MB RAM
Double-speed CD-ROM drive
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Macintosh
System 7.1 or later
68030 processor
8 MB RAM
Double-speed CD-ROM drive
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This spectacular exploration of the wonders of our solar system features thrilling animated fly-throughs of planets and moons, hundreds of photographs, and an authoritative guide so you can travel even further than the astronauts have gone! Your ticket to the solar system includes:
*Fascinating explorations of moons, planetary rings, orbits, topography, geophysical structure -- and more -- which bring you to the threshold of experience
*More than 800 breathtaking images and 3-D illustrations
*Exhilarating 3-D animated fly-throughs of planetary space
*Narrated presentations of up-to-date astronomical phenomena
*Fascinating explorations of moons, planetary rings, orbits, topography, geophysical structure -- and more -- which bring you to the threshold of experience
*More than 800 breathtaking images and 3-D illustrations
*Exhilarating 3-D animated fly-throughs of planetary space
*Narrated presentations of up-to-date astronomical phenomena
Astronomy enthusiasts of all ages will enjoy:
*Detailed coverage of American, Soviet, and European space travel
*Spacecraft and reconnaissance satellite diagrams, intriguing statistics, and a robust glossary
*Full-motion videos and a dramatic musical score
*Beautiful and intuitive interface design that makes Journey to the Planets a pleasure to use
For each planet, you'll discover:
*Aerial tours of unusual planetary surface features
*Exploration history -- from the work of ancient astronomers to interplanetary satellite communications
*Indispensable data about moons, orbits, weather, and atmospheric conditions
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