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THE COSMOS IS ALL THAT IS, EVER WAS, OR EVER WILL BE…. WE ARE, ALL OF US, MADE OF STAR-STUFF. Cosmos tells the fascinating story of how nearly fi fteen billion years of cosmic evolution transformed matter and life into consciousness, of how science and civilisation grew up together and of the forces and individuals who helped shape modern science. Astronomer Dr. Carl Sagan is host and narrator of this amazing 13 - hour series, now digitally remastered, restored and enhanced. With topics including the origins of life, the search for extra-terrestrial life, the''greenhouse effect'', the lives of stars, interstellar travel and the effects of attaining the speed of light, this is a fascinating insight into humanity and the universe. SPECIAL FEATURES: SCIENCE UPDATES. ''Carl Sagan's masterpiece, probably the most important reason I got interested in astronomy'' Professor Brian Cox.
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136 of 138 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Just received my copy of this dvd after years of searching for a decent region 2 copy. I'm absolutely delighted with it. I, like many others, remember watching it as a child and being staggered and inspired by the scale of Sagan's vision. What was even more wonderful was the warmth with which this vision was presented; this is no cold scientific enquiry but allows soaring imagination while absolutely respecting the scientific method. I guess I bought it out of nostalgia but I've just watched it again - it's quite incredible, even now, 30 years later.
136 of 140 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This is not just another TV series about space this is a Carl Sagan TV series about space. And as such it encapsulates Sagan's supreme majesty for the wonder of the cosmos and the central importance of humanity to observe and to try and understand the realm of the night sky. For me Sagan is the archetypal humanist: non-judgemental, compassionate, tolerant and objective. He exudes passion, humour and warmth with such a degree that the last episode brings tears to my eyes, particularly when his ship of the imagination encounters a lifeless planet Earth sometime in the future. Some viewers may find the format somewhat dated and Sagan does sometimes appear wooden in front of the camera but these are minor quibbles when compared with the man's awesome intelligence and benign demeanour. There is so much to enjoy in every episode, from the history of humanity's quest for knowledge, from the very small to the very large and from the first complex molecules to us. No stone is left unturned as Sagan travels through time and space, exploring mysteries and explaining them, searching for truths and exposing superstitions and handling the subject of religion with profound tolerance. After all who can blame an ancient civilisations for thinking the stars were camp fires warming the inhabitants of some far off world. It is this aspect of this epic series that makes Sagan stand out from the CGI infested, celebrity fronted, blandness of subsequent TV offerings. Long live Carl Sagan: Master of the Universe.
88 of 91 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I watched this series as a child of 12 in the 80's and was enthralled at the knowledge and wonder it imparted upon me. It placed in me a fascination for cosmology not because I had any interest in science, but because Sagan answered the questions I had about evolution, atoms and the universe in a way that can only be described as the conversation of a freind. Before Sagan, we were dictated to by the "experts" and may have understood the questions but found it hard to understand the answer. "Cosmos" is a ground-breaking series on the nature of our universe, presented in simple, humanitarian terms. Very little has changed in our knowledge of the cosmos since this series ran, so it is still a valid exploration of our universe. This edition includes "updates" which are, in fact, little more than a nod to new discoveries or recently proved theorums already outlined in the main programme. This series is timeless, and should be shown to every school-child in the world. And, indeed, every adult ignorant of cosmology. Wonderful television. Wonderful subject.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Absolutely Fantastic
I couldn't quite believe just how relevant all 13 episodes still are. I have been studying for a physics degree and found a lot of the episodes directly relevant as revision... Read more
Published 18 days ago by D. Williams
The master series! Something to be proud to possess!
I watched this series well before buying the DVD set, but I still found it very worthy of the price I payed to have this DVD Box Set. Read more
Published 22 days ago by Manohar
Sagan rocks my world
Sagan is an absolute legend. brillant. check out how white Carls teeth are. Its a soothing and fascinating watch, comparable to David Attenborough on a hangover. Love.
Published 24 days ago by Loie
Cosmos Carl Sagan
For anyone that doesn't know the importance of this series, Carl Sagan was to the generation of 40/50 year olds, the equivalent to Prof Brian Cox. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mrs. P. A. Ley
Breathtaking
I remember this series so well, and it still makes for exciting viewing. Carl Sagan is a born story-teller, even more so when he is stating facts. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Cynthia Morgan
It's enough to bring tears to your eyes
Cosmos is not just about space exploration. It is about time, the history of science, the elements and where we are from, life and even the decipherment of Egyptian hieroglyphics. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Sarakani
Not a bad purchase
Definitely worth the price I paid, nothing like seeing a sexy Carl Sagan to either end your day with or begin with, Shipping wasnt bad either, took at least a week to get to nz! Read more
Published 2 months ago by ddwagnz
Outstanding miniseries - among the best science TV shows ever
This 13 episode series written and hosted by the late Carl Sagan, a famous astrophysicist and science popularizer, is in my opinion the best scientific documentary ever made. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Andres C. Salama
Perfect!
I've always been a fan of Carl Sagan but from a position removed...
He's influenced so many or today's science writers and documentary makers that I thought it was about... Read more
He's influenced so many or today's science writers and documentary makers that I thought it was about... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Mr. E. J. Hopkins
Relive the past.
Purchased on 2/9 and received via USPS on 2/14. Happy Valentines Day everyone! Thanks Amazon.UK and as episode one is playing on my Philips DVP3982, I'm reliving the most enjoyable... Read more
Published 3 months ago by K. Wegman
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