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Imagine the universe!

prepared by Laura A. Whitlock [and others]; produced by the High Energy Astrophysics Science Archive Research Center at NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center
Resource Type:
Computer Program (CD-ROM)
Edition:
Version 2
Publication:
Greenbelt, Md. : The Center, [1998]
connect to the Imagine the universe [homepage] connect to StarChild, a learning center for young astronomers connect to Rossi X-ray Timing Explorer Learning Center connect to Cosmic and Heliotropic Learning Center connect to Compton Gamma-Ray Observatory Learning Center connect to AstroCappella, a musical exploration of the universe

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Summary:
Provides students, teachers, and the general public with an insight into the use of high-energy astrophysics to probe the structure and evolution of th universe. Includes the contents of six interactive Internet websites (without hypertext links) that are geared toward space sciences education at every reading and learning level.
Table of Contents:
  • Imagine the universe
  • Star child
  • The Rossi X-ray Timing Explorer learning center
  • The cosmic and heliospheric learning center
  • Compton Gamma-Ray Observatory learning center
  • AstroCappella.
Contributors:
Whitlock, Laura A.
High Energy Astrophysics Science Archive Research Center
Languages:
English
Language Notes:
Item content: English
Included Works:
Star child
Rossi X-ray Timing Explorer learning center
Cosmic and heliospheric learning center
Compton Gamma-Ray Observatory learning center
AstroCappella
Subjects:
Astronomy — Interactive multimedia
Astronomy — Study and teaching — Interactive multimedia
Outer space — Exploration — Interactive multimedia
X-ray astronomy — Interactive multimedia
Cosmic rays — Interactive multimedia
Astrophysics — Interactive multimedia
Gamma ray astronomy — Interactive multimedia
Astronomy — Songs and music — Interactive multimedia
Astronomy
Astronomy — Study and teaching
Exploration of outer space
X-ray astronomy
Cosmic rays
Astrophysics
Gamma ray astronomy
Outer space
Genres:
Interactive multimedia
Songs and music
System Details:
System requirements (IBM): IBM or compatible PC; Windows 3.1 (or higher) or Windows 95 or Windows NT; Internet browser (MS Explorer available on disc); QuickTime video software (available as part of browser software on disc); Indeo compression software (available as part of browser software on disc); CD-ROM drive; sound card; color monitor.
System requirements (Macintosh); Macintosh computer; System 7.1 or higher; Internet browser (MS Explorer available on disc); QuickTime video software (available as part of browser software on disc); Indeo compression software (available as part of browser software on disc); CD-ROM drive; sound card; color monitor.
Disc characteristics: CD-ROM.
General Notes:
Title from disc label.
Ed. statment from container.
"This CD-ROM reflects the contents of the 'Imagine the Universe!' web site as it existed in January 1998"--Container.
"April, 1998"--T.p., user guide.
Shipping list: 98-0042-E.
ISO 9660 format.
Contents also available via Internet from various web sites.
Physical Description:
1 computer disc : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + user guide (16 pages ; 12 cm)
Physical Characteristics:
IBM or compatible PC; Windows 3.1 (or higher) or Windows 95 or Windows NT; Internet browser (MS Explorer available on disc); QuickTime video software (available as part of browser software on disc); Indeo compression software (available as part of browser software on disc); CD-ROM drive; sound card; color monitor.
Audio Characteristics:
digital; optical
Digital Characteristics:
data file; QuickTime
Call Numbers:
NAS 1.86:UN 3/CD
SuDocs Numbers:
NAS 1.86:UN 3/CD
Other Standard Numbers:
Government Printing Office Item Number: 0830-Z-01
Government Printing Office Item Number: 0830-Z-01 (online)
OCLC Numbers:
1052949065
39042068 [Invalid]