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Old 11-07-2016, 02:45 PM   #11
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The Planets (BBC)



Original DVD Release (4 DVD's)



New Remastered DVD Release (4 DVD's)


The Planets is a miniseries produced by BBC and A&E and was released in 1999. A remastered version was released in 2004.

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The BBC Presents The Planets. Prepare for a breathtaking journey to the far frontiers of scientific knowledge about our cosmic neighborhood. The Planets invites you to join this definitive grand tour through the unearthly wonders of our solar system. The Planets draws on interviews with over a thousand leading astronomers, engineers, scientists and astronauts. Featuring seldom seen NASA archival footage, awe inspiring imagery from instruments like the Hubble space telescope and stunning computer graphics and special effects, this unprecedented series explores both the alien beauty of our local space environment and the extraordinary technology that enables us to unlock its secrets.
There are 8 episodes in total:

Ep1 - Different Worlds
Travel back in time and space to witness the awesome forces that gave birth to the Sun and the far-flung family of planets that orbit it. From the rocky, superheated surface of Mercury, to the storm-wracked atmosphere of gigantic Jupiter and the distant mysteries of Pluto, this is a richly detailed introduction to the creation, composition and alien landscapes of The Planets.

Ep2 - Terra Firma
Relive the thrill of first glimpses of otherworldly terrain as you join the early quest to discover the true nature of our planetary neighbours. Pierce the toxic clouds of Venus to map ancient lava flows the size of continents. Visit a Martian volcano taller than Mount Everest and head even further out into the planetary system in search of clues to the "living" geological forces at work in the most unlikely cosmic corners.

Ep3 - Giants
They are the heavyweights of the planetary line up. There are unimaginable vast orbs of seething gas and brilliant could bands that contain virtually no landscapes. Now, take a closer look at these planetary behemoths.

Ep4 - Moon
While a number of planets are accompanied by moons of all sizes and compositions, only the Earth boasts such a comparatively huge "companion world." What forces could have resulted in this planetary odd couple? Join the search for the answer to one of the solar system's most baffling mysteries, from Cold Warrior scientists racing to be first on the moon, to current theories and remarkable computer-generated visions of the moon's explosive creation.

Ep5 - Star
To primitive peoples, the Sun was synonymous with God - the ultimate source of life-giving warmth and light. Now, step aboard with the Skylab space station to probe the turbulent heart of our local power source. Plunge into the centre of the Sun to witness the reactions driving its primordial atomic pulse. And observe the spectacle of massive solar flares capable of engulfing entire planets - including our own.

Ep6 - Atmosphere
Atmospheres make weather. This can result in alien weather reports that seem as if they're right our of a science program: torrential sulphuric rain and metallic snow on Venus, global dust storms raging across Mars and centuries-long, Earth-sized cyclones circling Jupiter. It's an eye-opening exploration of other worldly weather that reveals the surprising variety and force of atmospheric activity throughout the solar system.

Ep7 - Life
From the startling Copernican revelation that the Earth was not the centre of the Universe, humanity has wondered if life is unique to our world. But how likely is it that the Earth is the only reservoir of life in the vastness of space? Come along for the ride as early planetary researches learn that conditions on our neighbouring planets may be too hostile to support life and discover how recent findings hint there may be alien life "hiding out" in places we've overlooked.

Ep8 - Destiny
What is the long-term fate of the planets in our solar system? Voyage to a future billions of years in the distance. Explore the Sun's expansion as it engulfs its planetary progeny in the final, fiery act of its billion-year long dilemma.


The Planets is one of the better astronomy series out there that focuses on our own solar system. It's narrated by Samuel West, who is a great narrator. He does a lot of narration for BBC documentaries so if you watch a lot of BBC content, you will no doubt recognize his voice.

One of the best aspects of this series is how cheap its gotten over the years. This retailed for around $60-$70 when it was first released. The remastered version was released for around $50, but both can be found pretty cheap these days. You can find copies on eBay for around $10-$15. Or if you just want to download it, here is the link to The Planets on MVGroup:

http://forums.mvgroup.org/index.php?showtopic=588

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All in all, just another great astronomy series by the BBC. Highly recommended.
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