
Isaac Asimov: Voyage to the Outer Planets & Beyond
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Overview
Travel to the edges of our solar system with this unique blend of photographic images, video and computer animation. Hosted by renowned scientist and author Isaac Asimov, the program is set to Gustav Holst's moving 1917 musical suite "The Planets." The infrequently seen footage from NASA includes images of planets and other impressive galactic bodies, including Jupiter, Saturn's rings, Pluto and much more.
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Budget
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Revenue
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Runtime
53 min
Release Date
1986-01-01
Status
Released
Original Language
English
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Isaac Asimov
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