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Planets, The (8)


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Subjects: Science, Space

Grade Level: JrH-Adult
Producer: BBC
Closed Captioned: 		Running Time: 8 x 50 mins
Country of Origin: Great Britain
Study Guide: Online See Link Below
Copyright Date: 1999
Available in French: No

The amazing story of the discovery and exploration of the planets, revealing the deepest secrets of our neighbours in space. The formation and evolution of the planets unfolds alongside the history of astronomy and space exploration. The series shows how our understanding of the solar system has undergone radical change in both distant history and the recent past: how paradigm after paradigm has shifted as technology and science reaches further and further out into space. Above all, the series captures the sense of wonder and awe that the planets inspire.

Links: http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/space/webguide/subcat.shtml?solarsystem/1

Series Titles Clip Producer
Different Worlds (1/8) BBC
Terra Firma (2/8) BBC
Giants (3/8) BBC
Moon (4/8) BBC
Star (5/8) BBC
Atmosphere (6/8) BBC
Life (7/8) BBC
Destinies (8/8) BBC

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