Close-Up on Planets (1982)
Overview
Computer animation and footage from NASA space missions explain how our solar system evolved and the place Earth has within the system.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.004 |
Directed By
Charles L. Finance
Crew
Charles L. Finance
Charles L. Finance
William Fiege
Steve Crosland
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