Research Catalog

Title

Mysteries of deep space / produced by Engel Brothers Media, Inc. and Thomas Lucas Productions.

Publication

Alexandria, VA : PBS Video, [1997]

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Additional Authors

• Lucas, Thomas.
• Engel, Larry.
• Keach, Stacy.
• Public Broadcasting Service (U.S.)

Description

3 videocassettes (55 min. each) : sound, color; 1/2 in.

Summary

This series of three one-hour programs dives into the vastness of space as it presents the boldest new achievements of modern astronomy, joining astronomers as they probe the limits of the observable universe and peer into the violent world of black holes and supernovas. Combining live-action sequences, state-of-the-art computer animation and spectacular high-resolution images from the Hubble Space Telescope, the series provides viewers with a stunning new perspective on the universe.

Alternative Title

• To the edge of the universe
• Exploding stars and black holes
• The search for alien worlds.

Subjects

• Hubble Space Telescope (Spacecraft)
• Astronomy
• Cosmology

Note

• Closed captioned for the hearing impaired.

Credits (note)

• Producers, Thomas Lucas, Larry Engel ; director, Thomas Lucas ; writer, Jonathan Grupper ; cinematographers, Larry Engel, Boyd Estus, Richard Lerner ; editor, Adam Zucker ; composer, Richard Fiocca ; animation design, Michael Marlowe ; graphics and photo stills, Adam Saper.

Event (note)

• Originally televised on PBS April 14-28, 1997.

System Details (note)

• VHS format.

Contents

[cassette 1] To the edge of the universe -- [cassette 2] Exploding stars and black holes -- [cassette 3] The search for alien worlds.

OCLC

• 38227061
• ocm38227061

Owning Institutions

Columbia University Libraries