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Streaming Videos.  Unless otherwise indicated, these videos were produced by Dr. David Thomas, and funded in part by grants from the ASGC.  The videos may be freely reproduced for non-commercial, educational use.  The videos are in Windows Media (.wmv) format.  Choose the resolution depending upon the relative speed of your computer and internet connection.  High = 640x480 pixels, 1.5 Mbits/sec; Medium = 320x240 pixels, 260 kbits/sec; Low = 160x120 pixels, 38 kbits/sec.  The images and videos used in these productions are assumed to be "fair use" for non-profit, educational purposes.  If this is in error, the copyright owner should contact Dr. Thomas, and they will be removed immediately.
 
Apollo: Before and Beyond.  This is a pictorial tribute to human space flight in the United States--past, present and future.  0:05:45.  Produced 18 October 2004. High
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Biodiversity in the Universe.  This started as a guest lecture in Dr. Tim Lindblom's Biology in Context: Biodiversity course.  In the original lecture, students viewed the video, Aliens of the Deep, and then listened to Dr. Dave Thomas' follow-up comments.  This presentation includes Dr. Thomas' lecture along with supporting images.  0:27:13.  Produced 2 March 2006. High
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Cassini-Huygens Mission "Titan-A" Fly-by.  This video includes artists' conceptions of Titan and some of the first infrared and radar imagery of Titan's surface obtained during the 26 October 2004 fly-by.  Narrated by the "voice of the Cassini probe"; 0:03:34.  Produced 8 November 2004. High
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Cassini-Huygens Mission "Titan-A" Fly-by.  "Music video" version of the previous video (no narration); 0:03:34.  Produced 29 October 2004. High
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Countless Stars, Countless Worlds.  This video describes the immensity of the Universe and how astronomers are searching for planets around other stars.  Narrated by David J. Thomas; 0:07:09.  Produced 12 November 2004. High
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Countless Stars, Countless Worlds.  "Music video" version of the previous video (no narration); 0:07:09.  Produced 15 October 2004. High
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Don Quijote.  This conceptual video shows a planned ESA mission to a near-Earth asteroid.  Similar to NASA's Deep Impact mission, Don Quijote consists of an orbiter and an impactor, which will provide insight into the composition and structure of asteroids.  Produced 5 February 2007, 00:03:51. High
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Explorers Lost.  This video is a memorial to American astronauts who have lost their lives in pursuit of the Final Frontier; 0:09:32.  Produced February 2002, revised 22 November 2004. High
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Hinode/Solar-B Probe Trilobite Sunspot.  This video shows images of the Sun's magnetic field as a sunspot forms in the shape of a trilobite; 0:01:20.  Produced 20 September 2007. High
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Hinode/Solar-B Probe Trilobite Sunspot (widescreen version).  This video shows images of the Sun's magnetic field as a sunspot forms in the shape of a trilobite; 0:01:20.  Produced 20 September 2007. High
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Huygens landing
Huygens Probe Titan Landing (2006 Update).  This video shows both artist's conceptions and actual images from the Huygens probe as it landed on the surface of Titan.  As the probe enters Titan's atmosphere, Titanian wind can be heard in the background (as recorded by a microphone on the probe).  Also, as Huygens approaches Titan's surface, RADAR signals, converted to audio, become louder and more frequent, ending in a buzzing sound.  The updated version includes an animated artist's conception of Titan's surface around the Huygens probe; 0:03:55. Produced 24 January 2006. High
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Huygens landing
Huygens Probe Titan Landing (2006 Update).  This video shows both artist's conceptions and actual images from the Huygens probe as it landed on the surface of Titan.  As the probe enters Titan's atmosphere, Titanian wind can be heard in the background (as recorded by a microphone on the probe).  Also, as Huygens approaches Titan's surface, RADAR signals, converted to audio, become louder and more frequent, ending in a buzzing sound.  The updated version includes an animated artist's conception of Titan's surface around the Huygens probe.  This version is narrated by the "voice of the Cassini probe"; 00:03:55. Produced 24 January 2006. High
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Flight into Mariner Valley.  This video is a simulated flight through Mars' Valles Marineris.  The imagery is based upon data from Mars Odyssey and Mar Global Surveyor, and the video was assembled by NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory.  High-resolution versions can be downloaded from Arizona State University's Mars Odyssey site; 00:03:51.  Produced by NASA/JPL March 2006. High
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Mars as Art.  In honor of the 30th anniversary of the Viking mission to Mars, NASA selected 45 of the most artistic Mars images from all of the successful Mars missions since Viking.  This video is based upon the online gallery produced by NASA; 00:08:27.  Produced 24 August 2006. High
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Mars Exploration Rovers
Mars Exploration Rovers 1.  This is the original computer-animated video produced by Dan Maas before the MERs landed.  This version includes a new soundtrack (the license on the original soundtrack expired at the end of 2004); 00:09:12.  Produced 1 April 2005 (no foolin'). High
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Mars Exploration Rovers 2.  Like the previous video, this version includes the original Dan Maas animation and a new soundtrack.  In addition, it includes imagery from the ongoing MER missions; 00:11:43.  Produced 1 April 2005 (no foolin'). High
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Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter.  This animated video shows MRO from launch through Mars orbit insertion, and includes some of the first images returned from the orbiter.  The original animation is available from NASA/JPL; 00:10:49.  Produced 3 April 2006. High
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New Horizons Jupiter Flyby.  The New Horizons spacecraft is on its way to Pluto and the Kuiper Belt.  From January - June 2007, as New Horizons receives a gravity assist from Jupiter, the spacecraft will study the giant planet and its moons.  Produced 7 February 2007, 00:04:10. High
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Solar System
Preschool Planets: The Solar System.  This quick tour of the solar system was created specifically for pre-K through 4th grade students.  Older viewers may enjoy it as well.  Narrated by David J. Thomas; 00:07:14.  Produced 15 November 2004. High
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Preschool Planets: The Solar System.  "Music video" version of the previous video (no narration); 00:07:14.  Produced 12 November 2004. High
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Saturn Essay #3.  This video photo essay includes recent images of Saturn and its moons.  Produced by NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory; 00:06:32. High
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Stardust Re-entry.  This video includes live video of the return capsule's re-entry as well as artist's conceptions of the landing.  Produced 5 February 2007; 00:01:55. High
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