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Actors portray prominent scientists and astronomers as they present the history of astronomy from Plato to Newton in its historical and cultural contexts. The Greeks reasoned that the universe was geocentric--the earth was at its center. Not until Copernicus did the theory of the sun as center take root. Each major astronomer declares his different theory until Newton's answers all questions about gravitational pull between planets.
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Gabriela, Manuel and Leonardo are three friends who accidentally start a rocket that takes them to space. Their journey through space takes them to different planets and strange worlds. Throughout their journey, they have the help of Maqui, an on-board computer. Maqui helps them learn about the universe. The kids arrive at a planet to ask for directions on how to get to Earth. While visiting the planet, the friends learn that its inhabitants believe the entire universe revolves around this planet. With the help of Maqui, the friends explain that planets revolve around their suns. Everyone learns the difference between the geocentric theory and the heliocentric theory.
