Redshift 3

Synopsis: Multimedia astronomy. Information on 250,000 stars and 40,000 ‘deep space objects’ - nebula, star clusters and galaxies, which can be viewed from various perspectives. Also contains a number of programmed sequences for beginners. With detailed maps, a selection of video clips, a photo library and the complete text of the ‘Penguin Dictionary of Astronomy’ by Jacqueline Mitton. Includes new lecture on ‘The Search for Extra-Terrestrial LIfe’, a ‘sky diary’ that includes every month from 470BC to AD9999, and internet links to a specially prepared web site.
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Multimedia; CD-ROM. PC Windows 95 version only.
Year of production: 1998
Availability: Sale
Notes: REDSHIFT 1 reviewed by John Davitt in ‘Times Educational Supplement IT Review: Software’ (7/1/94), p21.
REDSHIFT 2 reviewed by Heather Couper and Nigel Henbest in ‘Times Higher Education Supplement’ Multimedia Supplement 12 Jan 96, p.xi.
REDSHIFT 2 reviewed by Ian Carter in the ‘Times Educational Supplement’ Computers Update, 28 Jun 1996, p38.
REDSHIFT 3 reviewed by Tom Mason in ‘Multimedia Information & Technology’ Vol 24 No 3 (8/98), p?
Documentation: Accompanying user’s guide and installation booklet.
Subjects: Astronomy
Keywords: galaxies; Mars; moon; planets; solar system; stars

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Notes: Dorling Kindersley CD-ROMs have been distributed by GSP since approx 2001

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