Answer these questions and more as you view fascinating simulations of the solar system, NASA video clips, 3-D animation, and hundreds of images. Unravel the mysteries of the universe, galaxies, nebulae, stars, constellations, and the solar system like never before.

Rich and Dynamic Multimedia
Explore photographs, sounds, animated sequences, and videos about the universe, the bodies in it, tools used in studying them, and the highlights of astronomical research past and present.

Learning Tools
Access research projects, Internet-based activities, and writing assignments that focus on the information presented in the program.

Project Organization
Take advantage of external productivity tools?a word processor, a drawing program, presentation software, and spreadsheet? for help with school projects.

Learn about the universe that surrounds you.

• Where do falling stars come from?
• What causes a solar eclipse?
• How does a galaxy develop?

System Requirements for Windows

• Microsoft Windows 98/Me/2000/XP
• Pentium 233 MHz or faster
• 32 MB RAM
• CD-ROM drive
• 800x600 resolution, 16-bit color
• Sound card and speakers or headphones