The planets / "Venus unveiled" is a WGBH Boston/BBC TV Coproduction for Nova ; produced by Bettina Lerner. "Magnetic storm" is a DOX production for NOVA/WGBH and Channel 4 ; written and produced by David Sington ; directed by Duncan Copp. "MARS dead or alive" and Welcome to Mars" are a NOVA production for MDTV Productions for WGBH/Boston in association with National Geographic Channel International ; written and directed by Mark Davis.

"Venus unveiled": An enigma until the "Magellan" space probe, reveals an astonishing planet with bizarre topography, crushing atmospheric pressure, and surface temperatures of 900 degrees. "Magnetic storm": Earth's magnetic field protects us against a constant barrage of deadly radiation from space....

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author: WGBH Video (Firm)
Other Authors: Copp, Duncan
Davis, Mark
Ross, Neil, 1871-
Language:English
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Closed-captioned; Described video on "Magnetic storm," "MARS dead or alive" and "Welcome to Mars."
Published: [Boston, Mass.] : WGBH Boston Video, 2006.
Series:Rovi Media Collection. Movies.
Rovi K-12 education materials.
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Physical Description:4 videodiscs (approximately 240 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Format: Video DVD

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