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DVD

Cosmos

Call Number

  • DVD 523.1 C8349 (CEN)

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Edition

Digitally remastered 7-disc collector's edition ; fully international edition.

Languages

In English, with optional French, Italian, German, Spanish, Mandarin or Japanese subtitles; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.

Performers

Host, Carl Sagan.

Publication Information

Studio City, CA : Cosmos Studios, [2000]

Physical Description

7 videodiscs (13 hours) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.

Audience

Not rated.

Summary

Host Carl Sagan takes viewers to the edge of the universe aboard the spaceship of the imagination in this 13-part series. Through beautiful special effects, viewers witness quasars, exploding galaxies, star clusters, supernovas, and pulsars. Returning to the solar system, viewers enter an astonishing recreation of the Alexandrian Library, seat of learning on Earth 2000 years ago.

Notes

Originally released as a 13-part mini-series on PBS in 1980-1981.

Bonus features: Carl Sagan and Ann Druyan updates ; science updates ; new footage.

Contents

  • The Shores of the cosmic ocean
  • One voice in the cosmic fugue
  • The Harmony of the worlds
  • Heaven and hell
  • Blues for a red planet
  • Travellers' tales
  • The Backbone of night
  • Travels in space and time
  • The Lives of the stars
  • The Edge of forever
  • The Persistence of memory
  • Encyclopedia galactica
  • Who speaks for Earth?

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