Wonders of the Universe [Blu-ray]

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I also own 'Wonders Of The Solar System' and I really enjoyed it. This one is just as interesting if not better. This is an excellent purchase, especially if you are into Astronomy and the like. Something like Carl Sagan's Cosmos is very interesting (albeit a bit boring for average people) but this here presents to any type of crowd.Professor Brian Cox is amazing at his presentations. His enthusiasm compiled with the awesome graphics and information provided equal for a very enjoyable experience. There's enough info to keep an Astronomer hooked but worded nicely so that even someone oblivious to Astronomy could follow.BBC never fails with the cinematography. They use excellent equipment and the camera-men seem to know all the best angles. I swear BBC must use the best cameras available on the planet. The music is pretty rad also and flows together beautifully with the HD landscapes. I really appreciate the use of the vignetting in this flick. This would also be a great video to throw on when you have house guests over and want to show off your flat screen.Bottom line, if you want a good astronomy movie, buy this. You won't regret it. If you seen the first one and enjoyed it you will more than likely enjoy this one. 5 stars... and I hope they make more similar blu rays like this.

WONDERS OF THE UNIVERSE, Professor Brian CoxDear AMAZON, Professor Brian Cox helped me understand more about the Universe than any other previous DVD's, books, news, magazine articles I've watched and read about the Universe ~ Prof. Cox brought it all together. I've read that he is a wonderful and enthusiastic Professor at England's Manchester University, and; know he is a marvelous narrator and story teller of his Wonders of the Universe. I loved how he told the story with his trips and experiences all leading up to understanding more about how the Universe works. His DVD's are perfect for the layperson who is interested in hearing about Science, Physics and attempting to understand this Universe that continues to astound us.Really looking forward to his books and DVD's on his upcoming new Wonders of Life. I have them in my Amazon orders as they become available and signed on your waiting list for his new book release in May 2013 through my Kindle. You were sold out of the Wonders of Life DVD (Christmas-time) but thanks for ordering more. Thank you AMAZON! I love your Company! I also love your Kindle (mine is the first one you introduced and still wonderful.) Thank you for being the best!!

In the legend-- Carl Sagans' wake, Dr. Brian Cox has ..with BBC backing, his choreographer & cameraman, created the finest educational tool - for this subject-- currently available, period. From 5th grade kids, thru freshman H.S., this series allows televised learning to finally become so memorable ...with his easy style, & world traveled background, that any mind-- sponges it in- right to the L.T.M. !!! This is how the T.V. screen SHOULD be used. Brian Coxs' "Wonders"--- is a SPECTACULAR, --FACT BASED, wonder-- in itself. I sent a copy to my physicist uncle ( age 89 )...as well. I so hope... he continues, no matter how many cheap, boisterous american imitators.. try to copy this true innovator. The layering of centuries of scientific fact are so simply tied together, most teachers will use the pause button, just to re- cover the overflow of hard proved facts. Thank You so much, Dr. Cox. . ( ( never met, no relation, no business connection whatsoever ))

I was looking forward to this product to use in my classroom for an astronomy class, but it will not play in my Sony Blue-ray player because evidently it is coded for all regions and not region 1. Amazon states as it's troubleshooting policy that it sells only region 1 blue-ray discs, but this is not region 1 and it says in the product description that it is all regions. I shouldn't have to buy an all region player just to view this dvd. I am hoping amazon will let me return it opened because this Blue-ray goes against their stated policy. I would like to know how all the other reviewers were able to play it. Is there anything I need to change on y Blue-ray player in order to play this disc?

Absolutely love this documentary

This guy just talks about stuff you already know in an accent. He's like "this star is ova 3 trillion years old! And then one day, it exploded! And it's light, is just now reaching us." Then he'll pause and be like. woah... then they'll show some computerized images of space which look really cool especially if all the lights are off.The education is really remedial. I mean here I am, you have my full attention and I paid for this blu ray. Oh man! These stars are so old! There are over 600 billion stars in the known universe!!I don't regret buying it though.

Professor Brian Cox explores big cosmic questions and explains things in down to earth terms. As a presenter he has a natural approach and his childlike enthusiasm is infectious. The cinematography is stunning and the computer graphics are top notch. The music is sweeping and beautiful. Almost like a meditation on life, the universe and how we're all connected.I found each episode to be thoroughly enjoyable. Professor Cox has a genuine love of science and clearly wants to share it with as many people as possible. He does so in a way that is neither boring or redundant. This is one of the finest series on the universe I've seen. A real fresh approach. I recommend viewing with the lights off for the full experience.