Cosmos - Carl Sagan [7 Discs] Reviews

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This seven-disc set contains all thirteen episodes of Carl Sagen's award-winning series Cosmos. Each episode is presented in the original broadcast aspect ratio of 1.33:1. English soundtracks are rendered in both Dolby Digital 5.1 and Dolby Digital Surround. English, Spanish, French, Japanese, Italian, German, and Mandarin subtitles are accessible. Supplemental materials include updates on both scientific breakthroughs and the life of Carl Sagan. This is an outstanding disc that will be of interest particularly to those with an interest in astronomy. This set may have some value for teachers in a classroom setting. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide

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	Richard P.

13 out of 14 people found this review helpful

Even after all this time, Cosmos, hosted by Carl Sagan, remains a fascinating and enlightening tour of our universe. I consider myself well-read in most areas of science, especially Biology, yet I continually found myself surprised and in awe by the images and explanations Dr. Sagan delivers in his charismatic and easy-to-understand style. I give this series my strongest recommendation to anyone, at any age, interested in learning about the sciences which govern our universe.

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	Gerry H.

12 out of 14 people found this review helpful

I watched the cosmos when I was a kid in grade school and my memories of what I watched on PBS are vague, but I think what appealed to me most was his narration and the earthly perspective he puts on astronomical ideas. Looking into distant galaxies, we see some light as it was before the earth was even formed. When I learned of this as a kid, it really sunk deep into my stomach when I thought about distances so vast that the speed of light became a factor of measurement, not to mention being able to go in my backyard and see back into a time when the earth simply didn't exist. Somehow these ideas gave meaning to being an insignificant solitary earthling. Watching The Cosmos now still does the same thing to me. I certainly didn't understand all of his explanations when I was a kid, but he definitely aroused my interest in science at a very early age. Thank you, Dr. Sagan. I'm just glad I didn't learn of South Park and Aqua Teen Hunger Force till I was in my 20's!

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