System
Requirements:
WIN: Windows∝ Vista or XP, 2000, CD Drive,
Sound System. Min. Res.: 1024 x 768
MAC: Mac OS X, CD Drive, No Disk Space
Required, No Installation Required, Sound
System, Min. Res.: 1024 x 768
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Titles included: Isaac Asimov's
Library of the Universe: Astronomy
Why did
ancient peoples look to the stars for
guidance and an explanation of earthly
occurrences? Why did they create stories
out of the images they saw in the sky?
A 40-minute multimedia presentation and
more than 350 stunning images reveal the
history of the study of stars. Learn how
Galileo's use of the telescope
revolutionized astronomy and why today's
scientists now use radio telescopes to
study distant stars.
Multimedia
Presentation
Includes over
40 minutes of narrative presentation. Read along
as you learn about astronomy.
Full-Color
Images
Don't just
imagine far off worlds, witness them for
yourself! The 350 images gives you first-hand
view of what you would see through a telescope.
Quiz
Test your
knowledge after reviewing the presentation.
Improve your score as you study the subject
more.
Glossary
Unfamiliar
words that are highlighted can be found in the
extensive glossary.
Dictionary
Don't be
confused about unfamiliar astronomical terms
with the Merriam-Webster Dictionary included in
this software.
