What lies out there in the distance? How did it all begin? In recent decades, advances in space research have enabled scientists to investigate these complex questions and answer some simpler ones, such as where falling stars come from, what causes a solar eclipse, and whether or not there is life on Mars.

As you explore this fascinating PC CD-ROM, you will learn about the origin of the universe, the development of galaxies, the birth and death of stars, plus much, much, more.

Features

• Contains written text, narration, photographs, sounds, animated sequences, and full-screen video segments about the universe, the bodies in it, tools used in studying them, and the highlights of astronomical research past and present.
  
• Virtual 3-D simulations of the solar system and its planets, moons, asteroids, and comets as they orbit around the sun.
  
• Research projects, Internet-based activities, and writing assignments that focus on the information presented in the program.
  
• Direct access to external productivity tools - a word processor, a drawing program, presentation software and a spreadsheet.
  
• Direct links to related Internet sites.
  
• An electronic glossary providing definitions of terms and concepts.

System Requirements

• PC Operating System: Windows 95 / 98 / Me / NT / 2000 / XP
• PC CPU Type and Speed: Pentium III 450 or equivalent
• Hard Drive Space (MB): 130MB
• Memory: 64MB (128MB Recommended)
• Graphics: Any 4MB DirectX 8 compatible graphics card
• CD/DVD-ROM Speed: 8x or faster
• Audio: Any 100% Windows compatible soundcard
• Printer: Optional (Recommended)
• Multiplayer: No
• Internet: Optional
• Age rating: None Specified