Isaac Asimov's Library of the Universe

Isaac Asimov's Library of the Universe - Zane Publishing - Win95/Win3.1/Mac - Sold Out

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Ages: 10 to adult

A 6 CD-ROM Collection of Interactive Learning

Journey to the far reaches of our galaxy to expand your view of our world and beyond. Probe scientific theories, past and present. Learn fascinating facts and timely new data about supernovas, black holes, and whether there really is a "Planet X."

Imagine having a leisurely discussion with Isaac Asimov in the comfort of your own home. You're able to dwell on whatever subject interests you the most, reroute the conversation midstream, and even ask him back again to revisit your favorite topics.

The Inner Planets

Is there really life on Mars, and if so, what kind? Why has "the red planet" captivated imaginations for decades? You'll gain insight into each of the four "rocky" planets nearest the Sun - Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars. Get to know our own home planet, from Mother Earth's age and formation, to the Moon and its revealing scientific wisdom.

Discover more about:

The 4 planets closest to the Sun
Lunar exploration
Orbits & speed
Surface photos relayed from probes

The Outer Planets

Could there be another world pulling on all of the outer planets, that scientists call "PlanetX?" If so, what does that mean to our universe? You'll uncover the curiosities of the "gas giants" Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune, and journey to our most distant planet, Pluto, discoveing why these five planets remain so elusive and mysterious.

Discover more about:

The 5 planets farthest from the Sun
The moons orbiting the planets
Voyager 2 expedition and photos
Titan, Titania & Triton.

Astronomy

Why did ancient cultures create stories from images they saw in the sky? You'll time travel back tot he days when Galileo revolutionized astronomy by inventing the telescope, and accelerate forward to modern times to hear the latest about radio telescopes.

Discover more about:

Historic astronomers
Modern star study
The sun, moon & stars

Space Exploration

How close are we to populating other planets? From the very first probe to our piloted space shuttles, you'll see how the race for knowledge in this final frontier has rocketed mankind into a series of new dilemmas.

Discover more about:

Historic space walks
Satellite technology
Advancements by USA & Russia
Space stations
Space travel
The past, present & future

The Solar System

Why do scientists refer to comets as "dirty snowballs?" Which planets are knows as the "gas giants?" You'll find out about "flying mountains," explore what makes each planet unique, and understand why life as we know it only exists on Earth.

Discover more about:

Halley's comet & multitudes of others
Ceres & other speeding asteroids
Meteors, meteorites & meteroroids
Flares
Solar wind
Sunspots & radiation
Craters
Satellites

The Universe

What's the difference between a white dwarf and a red giant? What happens when stars explode? You'll increase your space vocabulary by light years as you trek through distant galaxies, delve into scientific theories, and look to the future for a glimpse of tomorrow.

Discover more about:

Quasars & pulsars
The Milky Way
Double stars
The big bang theory
The Andromeda Galaxy
Radio telescopes
Gravitational pull
Supernovas & supergiants
The expanding universe theory

Requirements: For PCs - 486DX/25 with Windows 3.1 or Windows 95, 8 MB RAM 916MB RAM recommended for Windows 95), CD-ROM drive (double speed or greater recommended), 640 x 480 VGA (SVGA, 256 colors recommended), mouse and sound card recommended.

Requirements: For Macintosh - 33 Mhz 68030+ Macintosh, System 7+, 8 MB RAM (6 MB free RAM required), CD-ROM drive (double speed or greater recommended), 640 x 480 color monitor (256 colors recommended), mouse and sound card recommended.