Voyager: Rendezvous With Neptune


60m 1989

Brief Synopsis

A special that examines the journey of NASA's Voyager 2 through space. Features computer-enhanced pictures of Neptune at closest encounter, photos of the small moons Voyager 2 discovered as it approached the planet; and high-resolution photographs of the moon Triton. Reviews the accomplishments of s

Film Details

Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1989
Production Company
Asahi Broadcasting Corporation (Abc); Hypatia Productions; Studio T

Technical Specs

Duration
60m

Synopsis

A special that examines the journey of NASA's Voyager 2 through space. Features computer-enhanced pictures of Neptune at closest encounter, photos of the small moons Voyager 2 discovered as it approached the planet; and high-resolution photographs of the moon Triton. Reviews the accomplishments of scientists, engineers and technicians who built and maintained Voyager over the years since it was launched in 1977. Carl Sagan joins fellow scientists in a discussion of the space mission and the future of space exploration.

Film Details

Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1989
Production Company
Asahi Broadcasting Corporation (Abc); Hypatia Productions; Studio T

Technical Specs

Duration
60m

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Trivia