We are in the midst of the greatest era of space discovery. Twenty first-century spacecraft and sophisticated imaging technology are venturing into uncharted territory every day, and much of the extraordinary phenomena are happening right in our own cosmic backyard.
Take an exhilarating, unprecedented 3D tour of the seven most amazing wonders of our solar system, beginning with a trip to Enceladus, one of Saturn s outer moons, where icy geysers spout from its surface. Then venture to Saturn s famous rings, which contain mountain ranges that rival the Alps; dive into Jupiter s Great Red Spot, the eye of the biggest storm in the solar system; soar through the Asteroid Belt, made of millions of rocks left over from the formation of the solar system; trek up Mount Olympus, the largest volcano located on Mars; have a close encounter with the searing surface of the sun; and finish the journey by exploring our very own home planet Earth.
The Universe: 7 Wonders of the Solar System arrives on Blu-ray with a 1080p 3D transfer in the original aspect ratio of 1.78:1. A superbly crisp transfer with beautifully saturated colors. Detail is quite strong. The darkness fo space was complemented well with rock solid black level performance. The 3D effects are tastefully done. Space objects stretch beyond the screen towards the viewer as well as subtle details to the side. When in deep space there was a wonderful sense of depth that surrounds your viewing area. Overall this is without a doubt one of the most fun 3d experiences to have in your own home to date. 9/10
Audio is provided by a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 track. I highly enjoyed the full bodied sound from this track. Sound effects blast from back to front with strong dynamic range. The soundstage gave me sense of being in space with everything coming through crisp and clean. The LFE channel was utilized to great effect and really complements the nice musical score well. A solid overall presentation. 8.5/10