Universe

Just got The Universe - Series 1 - Complete [3 DVD] set, and it's awesome! Delivery was fast, and the packaging was good. The DVDs are fantastic! They cover so much about space, like black holes and galaxies. The pictures are cool, and they explain things really well. Whether you love space or just want to learn more, this set is perfect. And with quick delivery, you'll be watching in no time. Definitely recommend it!

I have 10 years studying for a degree in planetary geology with the OU and 40 years of armchair astronomy and yet there are still things this series can offer, for example I had never heard Jupiter singing until now. Anyone can watch this, the layman, children and pros, it has good visuals, although not up to the BBC Space quality, and plenty of depth. The only very slighly annoying part are the pauses and slightly repetitive sections where the adverts would have been. Also I found the exciting soundtrack a little too overbearing but I realise this was made for the American market where razamataz is sprinkled liberally with everything. They should also join the rest of the world in the 21st century and start using the celcius scale rather than fahrenheit scale. Those are the only minor niggles though and I have no hesitation in giving this 5 stars, 4 would have seemed chirlish. I look forward very much to season 2 which is waiting on my shelf and season 3 which is soon to be released. Highly recommended.

Great dvd learnt alot

My first review of this set was of the American edition, which is far different from the BBC-edited set of the same name. Then, I said that "Aimed at dyslexic adolescents with a short attention span or the American disease of the moment, Attention Deficit Disorder, this is one of the more frustrating offerings on Blue Ray. Images are repeated so often, one might think there is a loop in the program, and the commentaries are on occasion adolescently laughable. Breaks for the commercials we are blessedly spared are preceded by breathless "coming up" comments, and followed by reminders of where the programme paused a few seconds earlier. Editing is execrable, but some of the photography is stunning ... stunning ... stunning. . . . Anachronisms abound - this is The History Channel stuff, after all - e.g. they place US President Reagan in the Air Force One 747 over the Pacific when he never used it - it was first used only after President Clinton took office." This set, however, aims at a higher plane, and achieves it. The unmerciful hommage to commercials is mostly eliminated, and factual errors are dropped. The repetitiousness of the American version is not here - and the emphasis is on knowledge and substance, not form and image. One would almost think there were two entirely different productions, the first for thinking Britain, the other for the History Channel audience. After viewing the entire BBC series, one comes away with a deeper understanding of the vast surround of our little speck in the sky, and how it was made, how it is evolving, where it may all end. Or not. If you aren't up-to-date with current theory on The Universe, this set will bring you a lot nearer to comprehension - and even if you are an old pro at astronomy, the BBC set is thoroughly enjoyable, and wel worth the time to watch.

Enjoyable and very informative

Well worth the price

Well written and very interesting

This 6 pack dvd arrived well packaged from Supplier today via Royal Mail. Included “The earth and The Moon” “The End of the Earth and most dangerous places in the universe “ “Mars the red planet” “Saturn and the outer planets”. “Alien Galaxies and life and death of a star “ “ The Inner Planets Mercury and Venus” Was very happy to receive it as need it for my nephews theme at School. Educational! Good price in very good condition. Thank you. UPDATE later on content! ...

This has will probably have to be my favorite documentary (Alongside Planet Earth), well worth every dollar. It is breathtaking to watch such an amazing visual display right in your own home. This would probably have to be the most up to date and accurate documentary of it's kind shown/available. Anyone who loves space and astronomy should definitely give this a try. Season 2 should be available to purchase mid July according to History.com and from some of the episodes I have seen it looks like it will be even better than the previous season.

The universe series is both fascinating and educational. On TV I would sometimes catch the odd episode and it was with relish that I finally received my own copy and popped it into the blu-ray player. I became so engrossed that I watched the entire first disc in one sitting. The series really gives you an idea of the breadth and scope of the universe and the immensity of time. I particularly liked the episode 'Life and Death of a Star' with it's description of the physics at play in the creation of Super Nova, Pulsars and Black holes. Some of the topics are covered in a basic manner but in all fairness to the producers, the show is aimed at a mainstream audience rather than academics. But there is still a lot to be learned from the series due to the sheer number of topics covered. In short, a truly worthwhile purchase.

Weltraum- Fans und Hobby- Astronomen aufgemerkt! Endlich gibt eine Wissenschafts- Doku, die sich eingehend mit dem Thema befasst. Diese erste Staffel startet mit der Enstehung des Sonnensystems und unserem Zentralgestirn - der Sonne. Danach werden die Planeten abgehandelt bevor man sich den wirklichen Mysterien des Weltalls widmet. Ebenso gibt es Eindrücke über fremde Galaxien, die Möglichkeiten extraterrestrischen Lebens, der Geburt und dem Tod eines Sterns und als Bonus noch eine Doku zur Urknall- Theorie. Da das Material 2007 abgedreht wurde befindet man sich hier weitestgehend auf dem neuesten wissenschaftlichen Stand der Erkenntnisse. In der zweiten Staffel wird es dann sehr spezifisch und "quantenmechanisch" - Gravitative Effekte, dunkle Materie, Schwarze Löcher, die Möglichkeit von stellaren Reisen, Zeitreise- Theorien, Parallel- Universen und und und, doch bleiben wir bei der ersten Staffel, die sich inhaltlich wie folgt gliedert: 01. Secrets of the Sun 02. Mars: The red Planet 03. The end of the Earth - Deep Space threats to our planet 04. Jupiter: The giant Planet 05. The Moon 06. Spaceship Earth 07. The inner Planets Mercury and Venus 08. Saturn: Lord of the Rings 09. Alien Galaxies 10. Life and death of a Star 11. The outer Planets 12. The most dangerous place in the Universe 13. Search for ET 14. Bonus Documentary: Beyond the Big Bang Bild und Ton sind für diese Doku sehr ansehnlich und gelungen aber vor allem inhaltlich verdient diese Box 5 Sterne, es gibt keine dt. Tonspur und absolut KEINE Untertitel, das wäre ein kleiner Punktabzug. Alles in allem jedoch ein gut verständliches Amerikanisch- Englisch, der Griff zum Übersetzungs- Duden hält sich also in akzeptablen Grenzen...

Parlez et comprenez l’anglais Sinon c’est pas pour vous Absence de sous titre en Français ni de langue en Français !

This is a great show. I have watched every epeside for all seasons. I highly recommend watching these as they are very informative and educational.