This show explores the fascinating features of the universe, the different types of galaxies in our solar system and the position of our solar system in the Milky Way Galaxy. Other terminology includes: constellations, spiral galaxy, elliptical galaxy, barred spiral galaxy, light-year, apparent magnitude, nebula, white dwarf, giant star, neutron star, supernova, prominence, sunspot, solar flare, meteor, crater, and comet.

Originally released by Visual Learning, 2003. Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on April 18, 2015. Teacher's guide available under Additional info tag.

The Amazing Universe (1:02); --Figures in the Sky (0:54); -- Galaxies (2:35); -- Distances in Space (1:59); -- Stars (3:27); -- Our Star the Sun (2:12); -- Meteors and Comets (2:21); -- Summing Up: The Amazing Universe (1:05); -- Video Quiz Follows (2:58); -- Credits: The Amazing Universe (0:42); .