- Actors: Erik Thompson, Sean Carroll, Alex Filippenko, Laura Danly, Neil deGrasse Tyson
- Directors: Laura Verklan, Savas Georgalis
- Writers: Laura Verklan, Savas Georgalis, Brittany Graham, Douglas Cohen, Rebecca Graham
- Producers: Brittany Graham
- Format: Box set, Color, DVD-Video, NTSC, Closed-captioned
- Language: English
- Region: (US and Canada This DVD will probably NOT be viewable in other countries. Read more about DVD formats.)
- Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
- Number of discs: 5
- MPAA Rating:
- Studio: Sma Distribution
- Release Date: Aug 5 2008
- Run Time: 846 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B0016OKQOO
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Amazon Bestsellers Rank:
#19,513 in DVD (See Top 100 in DVD)
- #28 in DVD > Documentary > Science & Technology
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In this epic documentary series, THE UNIVERSE takes you to the leading edge of our ever-expanding astronomical knowledge. A virtual collision of astronomy and history, these dense, enlightening episodes of unprecedented programming give unique insight - through recreations and animations - on the great "Eureka!" moments of celestial understanding and into the very latest discoveries.
This insightful series gives serious, constructive consideration to the great human questions: Are we alone? Is Planet Earth as insignificant to the Cosmos as a drop of water? Is there anywhere else out there that that can support life? Or, is there truly no place like home?
In the second boundless season of THE UNIVERSE, THE HISTORY CHANNEL® takes you far beyond the comfort of our own solar system to discover the wonders of Deep Space. Venturing light-years from Earth, these programs guide you to the most fascinating phenomena and stunning events known to science.
Experience the Cosmos as no-one ever has - not peering at dots through a telescope or scanning pages of numbers - but firsthand. Strikingly realistic computer reconstructions give you a front-row seat at the hottest events in THE UNIVERSE, from colliding celestial bodies to collapsing suns, from distant, possibly viable planets to mysteries that defy explanation.
It's not infinite, but it sure is close. It's THE UNIVERSE!
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6 of 8 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars
Disappointing,
By Lalande (Montreal, Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Universe: Season 2 (DVD)
Season 1 was fair, I gave it 3 stars, particularly for the last episode. I expected a lot more from season 2. The bottom line is that:1) Very redundant with season 1 2) Very redundant by itself 3) Still for teenagers 4) Why so many hollywood-type researchers? I guess to impress teenagers... 5) Overdramatization: what is the need to keep saying how deadly is the universe, how stars are killers just waiting to explode? And so on... ah to impress teenagers... 6) Is there anything else but gun and violence to compare the universe with? Ah right...teenagers again... 7) Aggravating computerized music that doesn't do justice to the beauty of the universe 8) Aggravating computerized animation and noise that is just unbearable to my non teenager brain 8) The narrator voice and tone...again, bad and bad 9) I will not finish the series and will not buy season 3. 10) From now on, I will stick to BBC and Frontline documentaries I do not like to post negative comments, but as there were many 5 stars ([...]), I think it is important to hear a different perspective. I usually agree on the comments and assessment posted, but definitely not on that series!
4 of 6 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Even Better Second Season,
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This review is from: Universe: Season 2 (DVD)
Too bad I can't give a half a point more for this as I saw the first season DVD's and completely enjoyed it. There is still some repetition, but it's a great series, and the visuals are amazing. Anyone can enjoy this and feel a lot brighter afterwards. It really is a great series.
4.0 out of 5 stars
great show, enjoyed S2 a lot,
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This review is from: Universe: Season 2 (DVD)
What a great show, I enjoyed S1 thoroughly and have been enjoying S2 and S3 on Blu-Ray.Since the subject matters are completely different, I did not find it redundant at all. I also find they did a great job of being complex enough but still enjoyable for the masses. They covered lots of new areas and I am very glad I made the purchase. To the 1 star reviews, truly ridiculous, no idea what you were expecting. So glad I discovered The Universe.
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