Isaac Asimov's Astronomy

Why did ancient peoples look to the stars for guidance and an explanation of earthly occurrences?  Why did they create stories out of the images they saw in the sky? A 40-minute multimedia presentation and more than 350 stunning images reveal the history of the study of stars. Learn how Galileo's use of the telescope revolutionized astronomy and why today's scientists now use radio telescopes to study distant stars.

The PowerCD operating environment, proprietary to Zane/Fogware titles, uses the multimedia power of your personal computer to make learning fast, fun, and easy. Combining hypertext links, powerful indexing, extensive search capabilities, and both an on-line dictionary and encyclopedia, PowerCD turns your computer into an interactive educational tool. You'll find that PowerCD users several different methods or operational modes to present information. The extensive on-line help makes it easy for the reader to navigate through these modes, and to discover the joy of learning. Just Plug & Play!
No installation required - software runs from the CD-ROM
No hard Disk Space required 
Works with both Windows and Macintosh
Auto-start for Windows
All images print in color - great for school Projects!
The Merriam-Webster Dictionary & The American Concise Encyclopedia included

Brand New Factory Sealed CD-ROM in jewel case.

System requirements:
For PCs: Intel 80486 DX/25Mhz (or faster) with Windows 3.1/95/98/NT/2000, 8 MB RAM (16MB RAM recommended for Windows 95), CD-ROM Drive (Double Speed or greater recommended), 640 x 480 VGA (SVGA, 256 colors recommended), Mouse and Sound Card recommended.
For Macintosh : 33 MHz 68030+ Macintosh, System 7+, 8MB RAM (6MB Free RAM Required), CD-ROM Driver (Double Speed or greater recommended), 640 x 480 Color Monitor (256 colors recommended), Mouse and Sound Card recommended.