Comets Collide on the Internet.SAN RAFAEL San Rafael (săn rəfĕl`), residential city (1990 pop. 48,404), seat of Marin co., W Calif., a suburb of San Francisco on the northern shore of San Francisco Bay; inc. 1913. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 6, 1996--Comet Hyakutake, and other current astronomical phenomena are streaking across the Internet. RedShift redshift Displacement of the spectrum of an astronomical object toward longer wavelengths (visible light shifts toward the red end of the spectrum). In 1929 Edwin Hubble reported that distant galaxies had redshifts proportionate to their distances (see 2, the leading multimedia astronomy CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc. CD-ROM in full compact disc read-only memory Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser). , allows users to simulate the latest astronomical events simply by downloading data from the Maris Multimedia Website (www.maris.com). The data is then used by RedShift 2's Celestial Mechanics celestial mechanics, the study of the motions of astronomical bodies as they move under the influence of their mutual gravitation. Celestial mechanics analyzes the orbital motions of planets, dwarf planets, comets, asteroids, and natural and artificial satellites and Orbital Mechanics the principles governing the motion of bodies in orbit around other bodies under gravitational influence, such as artificial Earth satellites. See also: Mechanics Engines to create full-screen, full-motion virtual reality simulations of the event. "RedShift 2 is already the most comprehensive astronomy CD-ROM on the market, providing the ultimate voyage through time and space," said Jeneane Harter, vice president of Sales and Marketing for Maris Multimedia. "The ability to download current astronomical events and discoveries via the Internet, allows RedShift 2 to evolve as the Universe evolves. A true CD-ROM/On-Line hybrid, RedShift 2 is always fresh and new, no matter how long you own it." RedShift 2 is an interactive desktop planetarium planetarium, optical device used to project a representation of the heavens onto a domed ceiling; the term also designates the building that houses such a device. A modern planetarium consists of as many as 150 motor-driven projectors mounted on an axis. that enables users to hitchhike hitch·hike v. hitch·hiked, hitch·hik·ing, hitch·hikes v.intr. To travel by soliciting free rides along a road. v.tr. To solicit or get (a free ride) along a road. across the solar system solar system, the sun and the surrounding planets, natural satellites, dwarf planets, asteroids, meteoroids, and comets that are bound by its gravity. The sun is by far the most massive part of the solar system, containing almost 99.9% of the system's total mass. aboard a comet or view breathtaking, photo-realistic images of space. Its design allows a wide variety of enthusiasts, from avid astronomy buffs to backyard stargazers, to explore the universe from the comfort of their living room. RedShift 2 features full-screen, full-motion, virtual reality recreations of the solar system, animated narrated guides tours, interactive tutorials, over 700 full-screen astro-photographs, stunning videos, surface maps of Mars and Venus and much more. Pricing and Availability RedShift 2, a hybrid Windows/Macintosh CD-ROM/On-line product, is available immediately for a street price of $49.95 - $54.95 through all major U.S. software retailers and mass merchandisers. Maris products are distributed in the U.S. by Maxis, Inc., and can be ordered by contacting Maxis directly at 800/33-MAXIS or via Maxis' Website (www.maxis.com). Founded in 1992 with a mission to use the power of multimedia to enhance learning, leisure and exploration, Maris Multimedia is an exemplar of the global virtual community with headquarters in London, development facilities in Moscow, and sales and marketing operations in San Rafael. -0- Note to Editors: All trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective holders: Maris and RedShift 2 are trademarks of Maris Multimedia, Ltd. CONTACT: Maris Multimedia Jeneane Harter, 415/492-2819 100443.3121@compuserve.com or A&R Partners Lisa Auslen, 415/363-0982 lisa_auslen@arpartners.com |
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