The Universe - The Complete Season One (History Channel) |  | Actor: The Universe
Studio: A&E HOME VIDEO
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Rating:  63 reviews
Sales Rank: 1688
Format: Subtitled, Color, NTSC
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number Of Discs: 4
Running Time: 705 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7.6 x 5.4 x 1.2
MPN: 77605
UPC: 733961776058
EAN: 0733961776058
ASIN: B000UP881S
Theatrical Release Date: May 29, 2007
Release Date: November 20, 2007
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Product Description
This documentary miniseries which first aired on the History Channel combines astronomy and history as it presents man's continual quest to explore the outermost reaches of the universe. Satisfyingly realistic computer reconstructions allow viewers to go inside our sun skirt the event horizon of a black hole and travel to the deepest reaches of space all while giving considered attention to the age-old question: are we alone in the universe or is there life on other planets?Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: DOCUMENTARIES/A&E UPC: 733961776058 Manufacturer No: AAAE77605
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The sky and outer space have fascinated man for centuries and the History Channel's series The Universe is the story of man's study of the cosmos from his earliest attempts to map and understand the heavens through modern day scientific studies, advances, and theories. A mix of historical footage, modern space imaging, and conceptual computer graphics presented in high-definition, the visual component of this production is absolutely breathtaking. Each of the 13 44-minute episodes begins with a general introduction of subjects ranging from the sun to individual planets, alien galaxies, the search for extra-terrestrial life, and scientific theories like the Big Bang. Each topic is then broken down into a series of segments that detail specific ideas, theories, or components integral to the understanding of the main topic as well as historical material, current studies and theories, and projections of potential future events and scientific advances. The 90-minute "Beyond the Big Bang" feature relates "the story of everything"--from the universe's formation following the "Big Bang" to its eventual projected demise from unchecked expansion dubbed the "Big Rip." Leading experts from universities and scientific institutions around the world do a great job of taking very complex subjects like galaxies with spiral density arms and relating them to easily graspable concepts like a city with a downtown core surrounded by suburbs and plagued by freeway traffic jams. Amazing photographs from the Hubble space telescope, infrared views from the Spitzer space telescope, and x-ray images from the Chandra X-ray Observatory augment understanding as do demonstrations of modern science's ability to simulate historical events like the formation of earth and to project future cosmic events. The Universe is a fascinating and understandable study of space that speaks to viewers ranging from the generally curious to the serious student of cosmology. --Tami Horiuchi
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 A scary and perilous universe? History thinks so. November 20, 2009
A. Struthers (BOULDER, CO, US)
Short on real information, the History Channel instead chose to focus on the perilous nature of the universe. The chapter on the sun, for example, features experts discussing how dangerous the sun is and the many ways the sun might kill off all life on the planet earth. What about more detailed information about what makes the sun tick.
If you enjoy the thriller on the edge of your seat type of programming, this is good. If you are looking for something more educational or scientific about our amazing universe, this is NOT the DVD.
 What they never teach in school . . . October 23, 2009
Tallin (U.S.)
I can tell you, we never even learned about the 8 (9)? planets in school. You have to read science fiction books to even have a basic idea of what the universe is like. Now there is this wonderful TV series that presents some fairly in depth knowledge in a very accessible way. For those of who are, say - 'math challenged' the idea of going into science is literally a no brainer. It is just impossible to participate in scientific discoveries about the universe without mathematical formulas. However this show comes remarkably close to allowing us in the door without any math. Wonderful! The series is clear, concise and aside from what some reviewers have griped about, well illustrated. Many of these concepts need to be illustrated, so if they followed George Lucas' example and have sound effects in the vacuum of space . . . I can get over it. At least the concepts are well delineated and fairly thoroughly explained as much as possible without resorting to math.
If you are curious in the slightest about how vast, how magnificent, how beyond words our universe is -
Watch this show, you will not be disappointed.
 Affirmative Action, I see September 21, 2009
Larry Koler (Seattle, WA USA)
3 out of 16 found this review helpful
Good coverage of mainstream scientific facts and theories. Graphics are superb. But, are the only people in the sciences women, blacks and asians? Virtually all of the scientists shown were women -- with a sprinkling of black men and some asians, too. I think I saw one white man and then, of course, the narration was by a man. So, some slip through, I see.
Don't you see that when people who produce videos are SO politically correct that we have to have doubts about the rest of the production's integrity....
National Geographic and the History channel are becoming nauseating in their heavy handed introduction of politics into everything they touch.
Grow up.
Way too dramatic August 11, 2009
Volodymyr M. Bogak (San Francisco, CA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Well, it is way too dramatic for the purpose. Yes, educational value, no doubt, is present. But there could a nicer way of telling the story. The music is like from armageddon movie or something and everything is building up intense. Yes, agreed, the forces out there are way too powerful for our little planet with all the living humans to comprehend, but isn't there an optimistic side to all of that sciense ? Compare this series to any series BBC produces and you will find their productions much better. I can not recommend it to kids - there are better educational programs out there on the topic. Also it is too "flashy" - short bursts of shots, music and changing scenery on the screen. It is ok, not good, not bad - just ok.
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Greatest TV series ever! July 28, 2009
Josh Yates (Phenix City, AL)
Very informative, educational, interesting, and fun! The special effects and great narrative performance makes this show my favorite. This is by far the best TV series I have ever seen. I have watch every episode multiple times. Another great thing about this show is that it includes some of the greatest physicist of today, such as Michio Kaku. I highly recommended anybody who is even slightest interested in the final frontier to add this DVD set to their collection.
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