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
Distribution Formats
- Type
- CD-ROM
Production Company
Distributor
- Name
Dorling Kindersley CD-ROMs
- Web
- http://www.gsp.cc/dkinfo/ External site opens in new window
- Fax
- 01480 460 206
- Address
- c/o GSP (Global Software Publications)
Customer Services
Meadow Lane
St Ives
PE27 4LG - Notes
- Dorling Kindersley CD-ROMs have been distributed by GSP since approx 2001
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