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Imagine the universe! / prepared by Laura A. Whitlock ... [et al.] ; produced by the High Energy Astrophysics Science Archive Research Center at NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center.

Other author/creatorWhitlock, Laura A.
Other author/creatorHigh Energy Astrophysics Science Archive Research Center.
Format Software and Electronic
EditionVersion 2.
Publication InfoGreenbelt, Md. : High Energy Astrophysics Science Archive Research Center, [1998]
Description1 computer optical disc : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. + user guide (16 p. ; 12 cm.)
Supplemental Content https://purl.fdlp.gov/GPO/LPS646
Supplemental Content https://purl.fdlp.gov/GPO/LPS647
Supplemental Content https://purl.fdlp.gov/GPO/LPS649
Supplemental Content https://purl.fdlp.gov/GPO/LPS650
Supplemental Content https://purl.fdlp.gov/GPO/LPS651
Supplemental Content AstroCappella songs
Subject(s)
Astronomy--Interactive multimedia.
Astronomy--Study and teaching --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.
Outer space--Exploration --Interactive multimedia.
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.
Abstract 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.
General noteTitle from disc label.
General noteEd. statement from container.
General note"This CD-ROM reflects the contents of the 'Imagine the Universe!' web site as it existed in January 1998"--Container.
General note"April, 1998"--T.p., user guide.
General noteShipping list: 98-0042-E.
General noteThe AstroCappella songs section of the CD was funded by a grant from the NASA Initiative to Develop Education through Astronomy and Space Science (IDEAS) Grant Program.
General noteGPO Cataloging Record Distribution Program (CRDP).
Type of file/data ISO 9660 format.
Other formsContents also available via Internet from various web sites.
Technical detailsSystem 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.
Technical detailsSystem 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.
Technical detailsDisc characteristics: CD-ROM.
GPO item number0830-Z-01
Govt. docs number NAS 1.86:UN 3/CD

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