Galileo's Planetarium Gold can display the sky from anywhere on Earth at any point in time. It includes over 200 galaxies and 20 million stars from NASA's GSC database. Also included is a real 30x telescope.

Probe space for a greater understanding of the universe with science fiction writer Isaac Asimov as your guide. Meet scientists as they delve into theories, unveil their own opinions, and look to the future for a glimpse of things to come in this seven-CD-ROM collection. Witness the explosion that formed the sun and its family of planets. Examine the big bang and the expanding universe theories. Learn the origins of astronomy and discover the mysteries of the inner and outer planets. Each CD-ROM features almost an hour of multimedia presentations, hundreds of images, and 100 interactive questions and answers.

Note: Jewel-case games and software often include only the CD and CD case—printed instructions may not be included.

Finally see the heavens as they were meant to be seen. In Planetarium, you can view the sky as it appears from any virtual location in the world, and at any time of day--even as it will appear in the future. View galaxies, comets, constellations, and planets moving in real time at your command. Watch stars move in time-lapse over the course of 1,000 years in only a few minutes. Learn astronomical facts with narrated photographs from the Hubble Space Telescope. Includes more than 260,000 cataloged celestial bodies.

Take to the stars! This comprehensive program brings a planetarium to your PC. With 20 million celestial bodies available at the click of a mouse and more than 200 breathtaking images from the Hubble Space Telescope, Planetarium Gold is a brilliant learning tool for budding astronomers and astronomy aficionados alike.

Explore the universe and learn about astronomy with Planetarium Platinum. This two-CD-ROM set offers a virtual reality voyage into our solar system. Its exciting real-time simulations deliver full-screen images to your desktop. For astronomy students and enthusiasts alike, Planetarium Platinum's guided investigations strengthen your research and creativity skills. Explore stunning images from the Hubble Space Telescope, complete with voice narration. Learn about astronomical concepts in 3-D, or view the sky with scientific accuracy from any location on Earth.

Imagine a new RedShift experience, created with state-of-the-art technology, including all new functions to extend your view into space. Would you like to ride on a comet? Gaze at Jupiter as you orbit on one of its moons? Examine Mars' surface in detail? What about taking in the view of Earth from Venus? Maybe you long to see beyond our galaxy into deep space... Loaded with features that will impress the pros, including the latest planetary maps and extended star catalogs, RedShift 5 is easy to use. With an interface that allows you to download new discoveries and daily updates of celestial objects, RedShift 5 is the only planetarium software you will ever need. Linking databases within RedShift 5 gives you the information you crave with a click: Access the astronomical dictionary and check out movies offering guided tours of the solar system. RedShift 5, powerful software to turn your desktop into a personal planetarium.

View the sky from anywhere on Earth or blast off and visit locations 20,000 light years away

Learn how to identify planets, stars, and constellations; new weekly sky-gazing suggestions

LiveSky panel lets you see up-to-date images of the Sun and Earth

Locate objects easily with 'Find' command; create your own movies and images

More than 2.5 hours of movies, on both CD-ROM and bonus DVD

Everything the experienced astronomy enthusiast needs to explore the universe

Enhanced observation planner lets you create detailed lists of targets

New observation logs to store notes, times, sky conditions, equipment used, and images on targets

Equipment list allows you to store all scopes, eyepieces, binoculars, and accessories

Starry Night Pro has everything the experienced astronomy enthusiast needs to explore the universe. New version 4.5 features include enhanced observation planner and logs; equipment list to store all scopes, binoculars, and accessories; and LiveSky panel with up-to-date images of sunspots, auroras, and weather patterns around the globe from ground and space-based observatories. Navigate and open your saved Starry Night files easily with the new "favorites" panel. Now with more than 2.5 hours of video multimedia featuring dramatic, accurate visualizations of astronomical objects, and phenomena and engaging guest experts. Add custom field-of-view indicators to match your telescope eyepieces, binoculars, or CCD. Add 360-degree photos of your own backyard and favorite observing sites. Track the latest satellites, comets and asteroids, and control most popular brands of computerized telescopes including Meade LX-200 and AutoStar and the Celestron Nexstar series. Includes bonus DVD of "Atlas of the Sky" to enrich your celestial explorations.

Explore and learn about planet Earth and the cosmos with this four-CD-ROM set. Universe 3D takes users on a multimedia tour filled with authoritative information about the Earth we live on and the universe we live in. Learn everything about the universe through 3-D animations, audio explanations, and more than 250 detailed illustrations. Experience how stars are born and how suns burn out. Peer into black holes and take a look behind the veil of cosmic mists, which hide the secrets of the universe. Games and exercises are available to test knowledge and monitor learning progress.