Planets, The

Synopsis: An account of space exploration and discovery from the first attempts to magnify the sky to space travel. Contains computer-created footage, actual footage shot from spacecraft and archive film. Narrated by Samuel West. In eight parts: 1) Different Worlds: discovery of Pluto; 2) Terra Firma: volcanoes; 3) Giants: ‘Voyager’ space probe to Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune; 4) Moon: the race to the moon; 5) Star: understanding th sun; 6: Atmosphere: weather systems; 7) Life: exterrestrial life; 8) Destiny: fate of the solar system.
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Year of production: 1999
Notes: Broadcast on BBC2 from 29/4/00.
DVD version additionally contains English, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Portuguese, Finnish and Dutch subtitles.
Documentation: Corresponding book ‘The Planets’ is available separately.
Subjects: Astronomy
Keywords: moon; planets; solar system; space exploration; sun

Producer

David McNab

Cast

Samuel West

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