Galaxies and the Universe

Embark on a breath-taking voyage to the outer limits of the universe with Gustav Holst’s astronomical tour-de-force The Planets.

In this filmed orchestral performance, Holst’s monumental music is combined with short talks about the cosmos and spectacular visuals.

In the fifth chapter, Galaxies and the Universe, Professor Paul Crowther provides an overview of the different types of galaxy, plus galaxy clusters and the three dimensional structure of the local Universe , enhanced by stunning images from National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) spacecraft, and the Sloan Digital Sky Survey.