Computer Chronicles

Computer Chronicles - Season 9 Episode 26 Space and Astronomy Software

2002-03-26 23 minutes.
7.00 2 votes

Season - Episode

19 Season 19 Jan 01, 1970
18 Season 18 Jan 01, 1970
17 Season 17 Jan 01, 1970
16 Season 16 Jan 01, 1970
15 Season 15 Jan 01, 1970
14 Season 14 Jan 01, 1970
13 Season 13 Aug 31, 1995
12 Season 12 Jan 01, 1970
11 Season 11 Sep 28, 1993
10 Season 10 Jan 01, 1970
9 Season 9 Oct 01, 1991
8 Season 8 Oct 02, 1990
7 Season 7 Nov 02, 1989
6 Season 6 Oct 25, 1988
5 Season 5 Jan 01, 1970
4 Season 4 Sep 16, 1986
3 Season 3 Sep 03, 1985
2 Season 2 Jan 15, 1985
1 Season 1 Feb 05, 1984

Overview

The first computer game ever was SpaceWars, written in 1962. Ever since then there has been a close relationship between space science and computer science. NASA could not exist without today's powerful computers. This program looks at space and astronomy software for consumers. Included are games such as Star Trek V, Space Quest V, Wing Commander II, and Spaceship Warlock. Astronomy programs demonstrated include Voyager the Dynamic Sky Simulator, The Sky for Windows, STS Orbit, VGA Trek, Star Trek: The Kobayashi Alternative, and Dance of the Planets. Also included is a visit to the Star Trek 25th Anniversary Exhibit at the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum in Washington. http://archive.org/details/episode_946

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Popularity 3.1941
Language English