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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 ev...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author: High Energy Astrophysics Science Archive Research Center
Other Authors: Whitlock, Laura A.
Format: Government Document Software eBook
Language:English
Published: Greenbelt, Md. : High Energy Astrophysics Science Archive Research Center, [1998]
Edition:Version 2.
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.
Astronomie > Multimédias interactifs.
Astronomie > Étude et enseignement > Multimédias interactifs.
Espace extra-atmosphérique > Exploration > Multimédias interactifs.
Astronomie des rayons X > Multimédias interactifs.
Rayonnement cosmique > Multimédias interactifs.
Astrophysique > Multimédias interactifs.
Astronomie gamma > Multimédias interactifs.
Astronomie > Chants et musique > Multimédias interactifs.
Astronomy.
Astronomy > Study and teaching.
Astrophysics.
Cosmic rays.
Exploration of outer space.
Gamma ray astronomy.
X-ray astronomy.
Outer space.
ASTRONOMY.
SPACE EXPLORATION.
X RAY ASTRONOMY.
COSMIC RAYS.
ASTROPHYSICS.
GAMMA RAY ASTR0NOMY.
MULTIMEDIA.
Interactive multimedia.
Electronic government information.
Online Access: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.
Item Description: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.
The 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.
Physical Description:1 computer optical disc : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + user guide (16 pages ; 12 cm)
Contents also available via Internet from various web sites.
Format: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.