It remains a profound plea for the unity of humankind, for the recognition that "we are a way for the universe to know itself," with an obligation to know our origin, our place in the universe, and our future potential.

In the course of 13 fascinating hours, Cosmos spans its own galaxy of topics to serve Sagan's theme, each segment deepening our understanding of how we got from there (simple microbes in the primordial mud) to here (space-faring civilization in the 21st century). In his "ship of the imagination," Sagan guides us to the farthest reaches of space and takes us back into the history of scientific inquiry, from the ancient library of Alexandria to the NASA probes of our neighboring planets. Upon this vast canvas Sagan presents the "cosmic calendar," placing the 15-billion-year history of the universe into an accessible one-year framework, then filling it with a stunning chronology of events, both interstellar and earthbound.

From the lives of the stars to creation theories, functions of the human brain, and the ongoing search for extraterrestrial intelligence, Cosmos asks big questions. When appropriate, Sagan offers big answers, or asks still bigger--and yes, even spiritual--questions at the boundaries of science and religion. What's most remarkable about Cosmos is that it remains almost entirely fresh, with few updates needed to the science that Sagan so passionately celebrates. It is no exaggeration to say that Cosmos--for all the debate it may continue to provoke--is a vital document for humanity at a pivotal crossroads of our history. --Jeff Shannon

List :
E1 - The Shores of the Cosmic Ocean
E2 - One Voice in the Cosmic Fugue
E3 - Harmony of the Worlds
E4 - Heaven and Hell
E5 - Blues For a Red Planet (av sync fix)
E6 - Travellers Tales
E7 - The Backbone of Night
E8 - Travels in space and time
E9 - The Lives of the Stars
E10 - The Edge of Forever
E11 - The Persistence of Memory
E12 - Encyclopaedia Galactica
E13 - Who Speaks For Earth
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Product Details

* Actors: Carl Sagan, Jaromir Hanzlik, Jonathan Fahn, Robert H. Goddard
* Producers: Richard Wells
* Format: Box set, Collector's Edition, Color, DVD, Full Screen, NTSC
* Language: English (Dolby Digital 5.1)
* Subtitles: Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Spanish
* Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
* Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
* Number of discs: 7
* Rating: NR (Not Rated)
* Studio: Cosmos Studios
* DVD Release Date: October 22, 2002
* Run Time: 780 minutes
* Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (234 customer reviews)
* ASIN: B000055ZOB
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Special Features
# Digitally remastered, restored and enhanced
# Carl Sagan and Ann Druyan updates
# Subtitled science updates
# New footage
# Bonus 5.1 Dolby Digital Surround Sound music and effects track